Overview

The Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is an iconic landmark in Olympic National Park. Starting from sea-level in Port Angeles, a scenic 45 minute, 17-mile drive leads you to the well-positioned Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center at 5,242 feet. On a clear day, visitors enjoy sweeping vistas of the interior Olympic Mountains and one the best day trip views of Mount Olympus, the largest peak in Olympic National Park at 7,980 feet. During full operations, the Visitor Center has a concession area, gift shop, a variety of exhibits, and is the starting trailhead for the nearby Cirque Rim and High Ridge meadow trails, or the longer 3.8 mile one-way trail to Klahhane Ridge.

Quick Facts

• Trail(s): Cirque Rim 0.75 mile one-way + High Ridge 0.5 mile loop with 220 foot gain + other small spurs.

• Mileage: 1-2 miles of meadow trails

• Highest Point: 5,471 feet

• Difficulty: Easy

• Region: Hurricane Ridge

Location: 45 minute drive from Port Angeles

Hurricane Ridge Area Brochure

Nearby Hurricane Ridge Trails

• Hurricane Hill (easy)

• Klahhane Ridge (moderate)

• Obstruction Point (remote)

Experience a guided tour

Join a Hurricane Ridge Guided Tour led by an experienced Olympic Hiking Co. Naturalist Hiking Guide.