How do I get to the Obstruction Point trailhead?
Follow the signs up to Hurricane Ridge, approximately 18 from the Port Angeles Ranger Station. As you reach Hurricane Ridge, just before the Parking lot is a dirt road to the south. If the gate is open, head on out another 8.4 miles to the end of the road at the Obstruction Point parking lot.
How long is Obstruction Point Road?
How long is Obstruction Point Road? The well graded road is totally unpaved but navigable by all passenger vehicles. It’s narrow with steep drop-offs in places. Starting at Hurricane Ridge Ski Area, it’s 12.23km (7.6 miles) long.
What is special about 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.
How long does it take to get to the top of Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge Road is 17 miles long and takes about half an hour to travel. Two recommended place to stop are at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Station and the endpoint of the road, where there is a pullout with great views of the Straight of Juan de Fuca.
Is it easy to drive in Olympic National Park?
Expect to do a lot of driving in Olympic National Park. There are no roads through the center of the park. You’ll use Highway 101 – a winding two-lane road – to access most of the park’s highlights from the perimeter. There are small towns scattered along Highway 101 where you can find lodging, food, and phone service.
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 top of Hurricane Ridge?
As you leave town, you’ll pass the Port Angeles Visitor Center, a very worthwhile stop with restrooms (the last restrooms before you arrive at Hurricane Ridge). From here, it is a 17 mile, highly scenic, very curvy, very steep, very slow drive to the top. Plan on this drive taking 45 minutes to an hour in the summer.
What is the road like to Hurricane Ridge?
A paved road twists and turns 17 mi (27 km) up a steep 7-percent grade to the mile-high summit, where, on a clear day, you can gape at the breathtaking 360-degree views of mountain, valley, and sea. A lodge at the crest provides food and drink, and a concession offers ski and snowshoe rentals on winter weekends.
How to get to obstruction point in Olympic National Park?
It is reached via an 8 mile gravel road from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. Two important points: 1) it is a very narrow, windy road that can be an intimidating drive; 2) it is closed during each winter season due to snow. When the road is open, Obstruction Point allows you to begin your hikes at the core of Olympic National Park.
Why is the road to Obstruction Point closed?
Two important points: 1) it is a very narrow, windy road that can be an intimidating drive; 2) it is closed during each winter season due to snow. When the road is open, Obstruction Point allows you to begin your hikes at the core of Olympic National Park.
Where is obstruction point in Washington State Park?
Whether you want to backpack to Deer Park, Grand Ridge, Moose Lake, or just take in the views atop Lillian Ridge, Obstruction Point offers a wide variety of adventures and some of the most diverse viewpoints in the park. Location: 25 miles from Port Angeles, WA
How long is Obstruction Point Trail?
Obstruction Point – Deer Park Trail is a 13.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October.