Washington route stop · Olympic Peninsula Loop

Hurricane Ridge

an alpine viewpoint a mile high above Port Angeles

Featured driveOlympic Peninsula Loop (US 101)
StateWashington
Drive length~330-mile loop
Trip time2–4 days

Hurricane Ridge is one of the places Roamward flags on the Olympic Peninsula Loop (US 101) because it gives the drive its texture: an alpine viewpoint a mile high above Port Angeles. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.

How it fits the drive

The Olympic Peninsula Loop runs Port Angeles loop, WA. Rainforest, peaks, and wild coast in one circle.

Nearby route stops

  • Lake Crescenta deep, glassy glacial lake right along US 101 (Olympic Peninsula Loop)

Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.

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