Getting to Hurricane Ridge

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A cross-country skier at Hurricane Ridge takes in the view of snow-capped Olympic Mountain peaks.

Hurricane Ridge is located 17 miles south of Port Angeles, Washington. Starting December 17, Hurricane Ridge Road will open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk, with the exception of December 25, Christmas Day.

Severe winter weather conditions such as storms, drifting snow, or avalanche danger may delay the 9 a.m. opening of Hurricane Ridge Road, prevent the road from opening at all, or force an early closure. Human safety is the most important consideration in determining whether the road is open.

All vehicles must park within the Hurricane Ridge parking lot. The road may close temporarily if the lot becomes completely full. Please carpool whenever possible, and pay extra attention to making the best use of parking spaces.

Entrance fees are collected at the Heart O' the Hills entrance station whenever the road is open. Olympic's seven-day entrance pass, which allows a private vehicle to enter any of the park's roadways, costs $15. The Olympic National Park Annual Pass, good for one year after the purchase date, costs $30.

Road and weather condition updates are posted here, or you may call the park's Road and Weather Hotline at [phone]. Following "HRWinterAccess" on Twitter is another way to make sure you've got current information on the road's status.

 

Port Angeles and the Olympic Peninsula
For information on transportation, lodging and area attractions:

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Port Angeles Downtown

 

All Points Charters and Tours provides twice-daily shuttle service Wednesday through Sunday from downtown Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge. Click here for shuttle schedule and cost info. Reservations are recommended at 360-565-1139 or 360-460-7131.