Hurricane Hill
Hurricane Hill trailhead to summit
The Route
A broad ridge trail climbs through open slopes to Hurricane Hill above Hurricane Ridge.
- Hurricane Hill TrailheadRoad-end parking
- Paved Lower TraverseRolling grades
- Upper HillSteeper paved sections
- HilltopSame-trail return
Road-End Start
Hurricane Hill begins at the end of Hurricane Hill Road, beyond the main Hurricane Ridge visitor area. The trailhead is about 1.3 road miles beyond the former visitor-center site. Picnic Area B provides an overflow starting point, which adds walking and should not be confused with the road-end trail distance.
Paved Ridge & Hill
The broad asphalt trail traverses open ridge terrain before climbing more sharply toward Hurricane Hill. Its initial section has comparatively modest gradients, while later portions contain much steeper grades. The endpoint provides views of the Olympic Mountains, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Return follows the same paved trail, not the longer Elwha or Little River routes.
Terrain Along the Route
Open forest and grass slopes lead to the exposed summit switchbacks.
Approximate guide figures for the named route and endpoint, not a current measured track. Reference Set: 2026-10-23.
Weather
Current forecasts open at the providers below. NWS forecasts describe a terrain grid cell, not an exact summit.
Access
Hurricane Hill Trailhead, Olympic National Park, WA
Trailhead & Approach
The trailhead is beyond the Hurricane Ridge parking area; seasonal road and gate operation affects access.
Parking & Entry
The route guide lists Olympic National Park entrance fee or accepted pass. This is a reference listing, not a live parking or permit availability check.
Route Choice
The summit trail from Hurricane Hill parking, not a longer Elwha Valley route.
Road-End Parking
The selected start is at the end of Hurricane Hill Road beyond Hurricane Ridge. Picnic Area B provides overflow parking; walking from there adds distance to the trailhead-based total.
Seasonal Road Access
Hurricane Ridge Road and the final Hurricane Hill Road have separate weather and seasonal operating limits. The NPS road table identifies the affected road, not just whether the broader park is open.
Source information checked 2026-10-23. Road snapshots are dated separately.
Reports
Olympic Road Conditions
Road-specific closures and seasonal operation, including the Hurricane Ridge area.
Recent Trip Reports
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Official Access & Updates
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