Klahhane Ridge above Heather Park

Notices
Description
Trail Conditions
Camping
Special Concerns
Safety
Map

Notices:

• Permits are required for overnight camping. Obtain at Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.
• Bear canisters are recommended for food storage because of the lack of good trees for hanging food.

Description

Ecosystem Type: Montane forest, subalpine forest
Trail Tread Types: Maintained
General Elevation Trend: Steep
Unique Features: Sub-alpine Lake Basin
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6.3 miles
Elevation Change: 2850 ft. to 6000 ft.   
Best Season: Late June through early October
Stock: Open to stock - see regulations, recommended for experienced stock animals and riders due to steep rocky terrain. Camping with stock is not allowed. 

Camping

Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits at the WIC in Port Angeles during business hours. No reservations for this area. 
Food Storage Method: No bear wires - bear canisters recommended
Location and sites: Campsites are located at Heather Park. Please camp only in established sites or on a durable surface
Toilet Facilities:  none - Bury human waste 6-8" and 200 ft from water sources and campsites. 
Water Source: Stream near Heather Park camp.
Stock: Allowed - day use only.

Special Concerns

Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp in designated sites only in Grand Valley.
Campfires: No campfires at Heather Park. To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are not allowed above 3,500 feet.
Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.

Safety

• In early season several steep snow slopes exist above Heather Park.
• An ice ax may be required for much of the spring and early summer.
• It may also be difficult to follow sections of trail due to snow.
• Map and compass skills may also be required during much of the spring and early summer.