Aurora Peak, Mountain summit in Clallam County, Washington, USA.

Aurora Peak is the highest point on Aurora Ridge in Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington. Its northern flank forms a steep escarpment above Lake Crescent, while the southern flank towers above the Sol Duc River. Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak are the other summits on the ridge, which is called Happy Lake Ridge to the east.

The Olympic Mountains, including this peak, formed over millions of years as tectonic plates collided along the Pacific edge. This mountain range has shaped the landscape of Washington State since its emergence.

Aurora Ridge takes its name from the aurora, and the ridge line carries the Aurora Ridge Trail past Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak toward Happy Lake Ridge. The trail runs 15.1 miles between 1,300 and 4,800 feet, and the Park Service warns that some sections are difficult to follow.

The Aurora Ridge Trail runs 15.1 miles along the ridge line, climbing from 1,300 to 4,800 feet, and is rated moderate to difficult. The Park Service warns that some sections are difficult to follow, so carry a map and watch for the route. Sturdy boots and plenty of water suit the elevation gain.

The summit connects to nearby peaks like Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak along a continuous ridge line. This positioning offers sightlines to distant mountains like Mount Baker and Mount Olympus on clear days.