• Olympic: Three Parks in One

    Olympic

    National Park Washington

  • Olympic Hot Springs Road Closed

    The Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to public entry beyond the Altair Campground during removal of the Glines Canyon Dam. Olympic Hot Springs is not accessible from the Elwha.

Hurricane Ridge Road Safety

Tire Chain Requirement
Tire chains are required between November 20 and April 1 for all vehicles on Hurricane Ridge Road above the Heart O' the Hills entrance station. A list of frequently-asked questions is available here. The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau website also features a listing of local stores that stock tire chains.

Avalanche Information
Up-to-date information about weather and avalanche risk is available from the Northwest Avalanche Center or by calling 206-526-6677. Anyone planning to venture beyond the maintained downhill ski area or the immediate Hurricane Ridge area should always check with the Northwest Avalanche Center or a ranger for current conditions.

Hurricane Ridge Webcam and Weather Station
This webcam image is updated every 15 minutes, with weather station information provided hourly.

 

Did You Know?

white flower

Does this flower look familiar?  The bunchberry, a common groundcover of Olympic's lowland forest, is closely related to the dogwood trees found throughout North America.