Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge Road: During the winter season, Hurricane Ridge Road is open to uphill traffic. All vehicles are required to carry tire chains and must exit the Heart O' the Hills entrance station by 5:00 pm during the winter season. 

Operating Dates

Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Hurricane Ridge Road are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

May 7 - May 16, 2022 Friday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 22 - September 26, 2022 Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 27 - October 2022 Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
December 9, 2022 - March 26, 2023 Friday-Sunday & Holiday Mondays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Click here for Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge Rehabilitation Information.    
Must exit the Heart O' of Hills entrance station by 5:00 pm

For more information regarding Hurricane Ridge please visit the NPS website.


Hurricane Ridge Virtual Tour

Experience the splendor of Hurricane Ridge with 360-degree virtual tours! Stand on the Cirque Rim Trail, check out the unbelievable view, or walk around the Lodge Upper Deck.

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Gift shop and cafe are currently closed.

Visitor Center

The Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is a great place to start. The visitor center is usually open when the road is open, with restrooms, exhibits, a park film, and a warming area. The foyer and restroom are always open.
Visitor tip: purchase lunch and snack items from the deli in the visitor center gift shop and soak in the breathtaking views of the Olympic mountain range on the outdoor patio. 


Hiking

Hurricane Ridge has a number of hiking trails, from ridge top traverses to steep trails that descend to sub alpine lakes and valleys. Obstruction Point Road (weather and snow permitting, open from July 4 through October 15), branches off right before the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center, and provides access to a variety of trails as well.

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Winter Activities 

During the winter months, snow enthusiasts enjoy the winter scenery, along with snowshoeing, skiing, cross-country skiing and sledding. Sunrise and sunset on a clear day provide magnificent panoramic views of the park.

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Webcams 

See the weather for yourself at Hurricane Ridge! 

Follow the National Park Service Hurricane Ridge Twitter feed for up-to-date road conditions reports. 

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