Hurricane Ridge Day Trip from Seattle
Olympic peaks across the strait, reached by ferry and a mile-high road
A one-day drive from Seattle to Hurricane Ridge — 201 mi round trip, about 5h 50m behind the wheel, with stops, timings and where to eat already worked out.
Edmonds - Kingston Ferry
A classic Puget Sound crossing with Olympic Mountains views ahead, part of the fun of reaching the peninsula.
💡 Arrive 30-40 min before departure; no reservations for walk-on cars on this route.
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
Quick stop to check road/weather conditions at Hurricane Ridge and grab park info before heading up.
💡 Restrooms and the last reliable cell signal before the mountain road.
Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles
Hurricane Ridge
The premier alpine viewpoint in Olympic National Park with sweeping views of jagged peaks and, on clear days, Vancouver Island across the strait.
💡 Timed-entry reservation required in peak season (May-Sept) — book online before you go.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge
Casual lunch spot with a deck facing the peaks — convenient midday pause before the hike down.
💡 Limited hot food options; consider packing a picnic as backup.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Hill Nature Trial
An easy-moderate 3.2-mile round trip ridge walk with 360-degree mountain and strait panoramas, one of the park's best short hikes.
💡 Go early or late to avoid midday crowds at the trailhead parking lot.
Downriggers on the Water
Well-regarded seafood restaurant right on Port Angeles harbor, a good pause before the drive/ferry back.
💡 Request a window table for strait and mountain views while dining.
115 E Railroad Ave Ste 207, Port Angeles
- Book Hurricane Ridge timed-entry passes online in advance if visiting May-September
- Use the WSF app to check ferry wait times both directions and avoid peak weekend backups
- Fill gas tank in Port Angeles or Sequim — no stations near the ridge itself
- Bring layers — Hurricane Ridge can be 15-20°F cooler and windier than sea level
- Lake Crescent+9 mi
Strikingly clear glacial lake right along Highway 101, easy pull-off for photos or a short lakeside walk.
- Sol Duc Falls+25 mi
Popular short-hike waterfall in old-growth forest, though it adds real driving time west of Port Angeles.
- Dungeness Spit+16 mi
Longest natural sand spit in the US, a scenic detour near Sequim with a lighthouse walk.
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