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Hurricane Road, Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge

Olympic National Park / Peninsula (June 2010)

Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Mosses Trail Olympic National Park Peninsula
Hurricane Ridge snowshoeing Olympic National Park Peninsula

Hurricane Road rises steadily and beautifully from near sea level at Port Angeles and heads south over 5,000 feet of elevation into the Olympic Mountains to near Hurricane Ridge. Along the way are many viewpoints, 3 tunnels bored into the mountains, and the occasional nonchalant black bear. Near road's end, a visitor center provides information, and further along is the trailhead to Hurricane Ridge and hiking destinations further distant east and south.

Hurricane Road to Hurricane Ridge viewpoint to mountains clouds meadow trees in Olympic National Park Peninsula

One of many views from Hurricane Road on the way to Hurricane Ridge

 

Black bear by Hurricane Road between Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park Peninsula

Black bear casually grazing near Hurricane Road

 

Black bear below Hurricane Ridge trail snow in Olympic National Park Peninsula

Black bear walking across Spring's receding snow below Hurricane Ridge

 

 

Hurricane Ridge snowshoeing Hurricane Ridge snowshoeing Olympic National Park Peninsula