Outdoors Olympic NP
Hurricane Ridge
An outdoor spot in Olympic NP, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Jul–Sep.
Why go
Paved road to subalpine meadows with views across the Olympic range and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Olympic NP, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Next Door Gastropub, 13 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Jul–Sep
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Olympic NP, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Next Door Gastropub
Port Angeles gastropub with Northwest taps and burgers, a good base-camp dinner.
Drinks · 13 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hurricane Ridge is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Olympic NP
5 more curated outdoor spots in Olympic NP. See the full Olympic NP guide.
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Lake Crescent
Glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, kayak rentals and lakeshore trails off US-101.
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Sol Duc Falls
Short forest walk to a waterfall splitting into channels in a narrow gorge.
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Hall of Mosses Trail
0.8-mile loop through the Hoh Rain Forest's moss-draped bigleaf maples and spruce.
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Rialto Beach
Driftwood-strewn wild beach; walk 1.5 miles north to the Hole-in-the-Wall sea arch.
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Ruby Beach
Sea stacks, driftwood and red-tinged pebbles on the park's southern coast.
When to go
Average daily highs in Olympic NP run from 31°F in December to 59°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Hurricane Ridge itself, we suggest: Jul–Sep.
Modelled monthly averages for Olympic NP from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Olympic NP weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hurricane Ridge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Hurricane Ridge, Washington 98362, USA
- Coordinates
- 47.93315, -123.40963
- Destination
- Olympic NP, Washington
- Website
- nps.gov
Hurricane Ridge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hurricane Ridge?
Plan on about 3 hours at Hurricane Ridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hurricane Ridge?
Our pick: Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Check road status first; winter access is limited.
Where is Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge is at Hurricane Ridge, Washington 98362, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge appears on Pacific Northwest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hurricane Ridge to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Olympic NP.
Plan Olympic NP
- Olympic NP travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Olympic NP weather by month
- Seattle to Olympic NP 61 mi straight-line
- Olympic NP to Portland 164 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Olympic NP
- Marymere Falls Trail Activity
- Lake Crescent Lodge Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.