Is there sledding at Hurricane Ridge?
Tubing and sliding are permitted free of charge for children eight years of age and younger, at the Small Children’s Snowplay Area just west of the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. Bring your own tube or sled; sleds with runners are not allowed.
Is the road to Hurricane Ridge open?
It is open daily in the summer, and on Saturday/Sunday when the Hurricane Ridge Road is open during the remainder of the year.
Can you snowboard at Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge Ski & Snowboard Area Hurricane Ridge boasts some superb groomed areas – and for the accomplished skier or snowboarder, the steeps, bowls and glades are well worth the hike to get there. With a summit elevation of 5,240 feet, the average annual snowfall is 400-plus inches.
Can you visit Hurricane Ridge at night?
The ridge is open. Hurricane Ridge, just 17 miles from Port Angeles, is now open, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means that as long as the weather is good, you have access to sweeping views of the ridges of Olympic.
Is Olympic NP open?
Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. Visitor centers and Hurricane Ridge Road are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Other roads and facilities remain open, weather permitting.
Why is Hurricane Ridge closed?
Hurricane Ridge Road is now closed due to a winter weather system creating unsafe road conditions. The road will remain closed until this weather system has passed and the road is safe to drive.
Can you park overnight at Hurricane Ridge?
Overnight parking is not permitted at Hurricane Ridge, but parking and shuttle options are explained at registration. Call the park’s Wilderness Information Center at 360-565-3100 or the Olympic National Park Visitor Center at 360-565-3130.
Can you drive to Sol Duc Falls?
From Port Angeles, travel west on Hwy 101 for 29 miles to Sol Duc Road. Turn left and continue for 14 miles, passing the hot springs, to the parking lot at the end of the road.
What mountains can you see from Hurricane Ridge?
Mountain Views Hurricane Ridge, at nearly a mile above sea-level, offers the easiest place to view the Olympic Mountains on a clear day.
Is Crescent Lake open?
The Lake Crescent area is open. This includes the Barnes Point area and restrooms as well as Bovee’s Meadow picnic area, Marymere Falls and Moments in Time trailheads. The Storm King and Fairholme boat launches are open.
Can you go tubing at Hurricane Ridge?
The Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard area operates a tubing park; check hurricaneridge.com for information, details and updates. For visitors ages nine and older, sliding is only permitted at the Tubing Park within the Ski Area. Only tubes furnished by the Ski Area are allowed.
What is the Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area?
The Hurricane Ridge Ski, Snowboard & Tubing Area is a small, family-oriented ski area operated by the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club. The ski area includes two rope tows, a poma lift, and a tubing park.
How do I get to Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year. Hurricane Ridge is located 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road, off Mount Angeles Road. The road is open throughout summer.
Where is Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park?
Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year. Hurricane Ridge is located 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road, off Mount Angeles Road.