Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Moderate, 4.35 mi out and back
883 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/9/23
A fantastic viewpoint waits at the top of a long and steep hill, which is paved throughout helping make it more accessible. At the top, expansive views of the Olympic region, Mt Baker, Port Angeles on the US side and Vancouver Island on the Canadian Side and the Puget Sound in between. Very popular.
Looking across the valley towards what I believe is Klahhane Ridge, with its jagged peaks and patches of snow at higher elevations.
A view of the ridgeline leading from Port Angeles (left) towards Mt Angeles (whose peak is out of frame right). A snowy Mt Baker may be seen in the distance looking like it is floating above the wildfire haze.
A view of the smoke rising from one of wildfires going on at the time of hike. Jagged-tooth ridgeline may be seen behind the smoke.