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Olympic National Park hiking guide

Hurricane Hill Nature Trail

A 3.5-mile out-and-back with 810 ft of climbing in Hurricane Ridge, rated moderate.

Hurricane Hill Nature Trail, Olympic National Park
Photo: Juhele_CZ

Key facts

Length
3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Elevation gain
810 ft (247 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Hurricane Ridge
Highest point
5,757 ft
Lowest point
5,079 ft

About Hurricane Hill Nature Trail

This trail offers stunning 360-degree views from its summit, including the Olympic Mountains, Vancouver Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The hike begins with a gentle slope before ascending more steeply, passing through open forests and wildflowers in early summer. The trail is well-maintained and accessible, making it a popular choice for visitors.

Route map

Route map of Hurricane Hill Nature Trail in Olympic National Park0.5 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Hurricane Hill Nature Trail5,2005,4005,600012Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,757 ftLow 5,079 ft
Elevation runs from 5,079 ft to 5,757 ft over 2.9 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Hurricane Ridge

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