We had heard about this area from locals but it was too beautiful to describe! Amazing! It was nasty weather at the bottom but great on top.Inspired: the views and wonderful hiking trailsAtmosphere: pure wonderful natureReturn: absolutely!Discovered: from locals
Hurricane Ridge is nice any season of the year. We went up there last summer and got to see a mother deer and two fawns while we were hiking on one of the trails. We got so close I could have probably petted them on the head. On the way back down the road a deer got right up by the car it nearly put it's head in my window. The scenery is beautiful but make sure you go up on a clear day, I have been there when it was cloudy and you could barely see anything. Most recently we went up to go sledding and had a great time, make sure you check the website for sledding/snowshoeing schedules and road conditions. Active Military with ID get in free.
My wife and I visited Hurricane Ridge in July and it was breathtaking. The road is full of switchbacks but the end is well worth the trip. We saw numerous deer, several bucks still in velvet as well as a very close encounter with a doe and a fawn, only wish we could have spent more time there.
The hike is quick and easy, maybe 20 minutes and kids and elderly guests will do fine. You'll be surprised at how long the drive up to the visitor center is. The deer are fed far too much, making them a curious part of the attraction. Fantastic view.
We traveled up to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park and and we had rain at ground level. The park ranger was able to look at his computer and see that the Hurricane Ridge was above the clouds. By the time we got through the clouds, the weather cleared and we could see the ferry traveling to Victoria, B.C. The views were just outstanding and the information vistas were very informative. A wonderful day trip from Seattle. The amusing part of this trip was that we were using our Garmin to find a place to eat and up popped hundreds of restaurants, and all were less than 20 miles away. It took us a time to realize that, yes, Mr. Garmin was accurate, but the time to travel those 20 miles was not what was posted as it required getting on a ferry and crossing over to Victoria. We had to wait a while before we could find one of the two places to eat in Forks. We got a wonderful meal, fit for a healthy logger in volume and wonderful taste, at very good rates.
Just WOW WOW OMG there is no way I can tell you about this place it is just like another world looks like somethang out of a Postcard, just go once in your life. The wild dear will even let you walk up to them, no fear of humans.
The drive to Hurricane Ridge was beautiful. Once you arrive, you'll find the views breathtaking. If you're a shutterbug, you won't be disappointed. It's a lovely, tranquil place to be.
Wow! This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Pacific Northwest. The views at the top were absolutely spectacular! Definitely worth the drive up, though our tiny rental car wasn't too happy;) On our first attempt up the ridge, it was so foggy we could hardly see anything- it was actually a little eerie, with no one else around except the deer. The next morning, we'd read reports that the road was going to be closed until noon for construction, but we were only in the area for one day and really wanted to experience Hurricane Ridge, so we had to try it (no one was manning the booth to tell us otherwise)! Anyways, we're glad we did- there was no construction and though we started out at the base in fog, by the time we made it to the top, the skies had cleared and it was glorious! So awesome!! And watch for snow, waterfalls and wildlife along the way- there are deer everywhere and we also saw some really cool birds at the side of the road- had to google them when we got home- they were sooty grouse- it looks like they have corn cobs in the side of their necks!
The view will leave you breathless!! Grab your camera and see some amazing views on hurricane ridge. The ride from the visitor center will take about 45 minutes and is full of sharp turns and takes some time but be patient, I can assure you it is worth it. There is a snack/gift shop on the top along with restrooms and a ranger station. We went in March and it is icy, wear the right kind of shoes if you want to go exploring once you are at the top. Incredible place, loved it!!