Hurricane Hill

Hurricane Hill is a summit in Olympic National Park standing at about 5,750 feet elevation along Hurricane Ridge. A paved 1.6-mile path climbs through alpine meadows to reach viewpoints overlooking surrounding mountains and valleys.

The peak was named in 1897 when a prospector climbed it during powerful winds and renamed it from its original designation. The site became strategically important during World War II when observation stations were established there.

The summit once housed a wartime observation cabin where wildlife filmmakers documented the surrounding wilderness. Today, visitors can trace the history of early nature cinematography at this remote mountain location.

The trail is snow-free between late June and October and starts from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center parking area. The route climbs about 750 feet and takes most visitors between two and three hours to complete.

The summit supports over 125 plant species and provides habitat for Olympic marmots found nowhere else in the world. These uncommon animals are typical of the region and often visible to visitors walking the trail.

Location: Clallam County

GPS coordinates: 47.99009,-123.52908

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43