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Hurricane Ridge Road, Olympic Peninsula, Washington
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Hurricane Ridge Road

Hurricane Ridge Road · Port Angeles → Hurricane Ridge

Twisty17.4 mi35 min5,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 5,200 ftOne way
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The drive

Hurricane Ridge Road climbs 17 miles from Port Angeles into Olympic National Park, reaching about 5,200 feet in subalpine meadow. The park describes it as narrow and winding, and the climb is steady with plenty of bends. The view opens at the top, looking across to the Olympic Mountains.

The drive starts at the park visitor center in Port Angeles. Partway up is the Heart O' the Hills entrance station, where the park fee is collected. At the top, the old visitor center was lost to fire, and temporary buildings hold restrooms and a contact station that is staffed on some days. There is no drinking water on the ridge.

The drive is 17.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

Along the way

  1. Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center)
  2. Hurricane Ridge
Elevation
5,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 5,200 ft
Port AngelesHurricane Ridge
Curves
Twisty most of the way
Port AngelesHurricane Ridge
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • There is a park entrance fee, collected at the Heart O' the Hills entrance station. The park does not take cash.
  • In winter the road has opened only on some days, typically Friday through Sunday for uphill traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
  • From November 1 through April 1, all vehicles above the entrance station must carry chains or other traction devices, including four-wheel drive.
  • Construction in the main parking lot can cause short rolling closures, and no drinking water is available on the ridge.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Olympic National Park: alerts and conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Hurricane Ridge Road take?

Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge is 17.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes. It climbs about 5,800 feet to a high point near 5,200 feet.

Is Hurricane Ridge Road open in winter?

In winter the road is typically open to uphill traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday and some holidays, weather permitting. Chains are required for all vehicles from November 1 through April 1.

Is there a fee to drive Hurricane Ridge Road?

Yes, the park entrance fee is collected at the Heart O' the Hills entrance station, about 5 miles up from Port Angeles. The park accepts cards only.

Is Hurricane Ridge Road twisty?

Yes, it is twisty most of the way. The National Park Service calls it narrow and winding and asks drivers to take it slowly.

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