Mount Angeles, Mountain summit in Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Mount Angeles is a summit in Olympic National Park that rises above the surrounding landscape. From the top, you can see across the Olympic Peninsula, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and all the way to Vancouver Island.
Climbers from the region explored the summit in the late 1800s and made it a known destination for mountaineers. The route became more traveled over time and grew into an important climbing destination in the Pacific Northwest.
Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest regarded Mount Angeles as a sacred location within their ancestral territories for hunting and ceremonies.
The trail starts at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and is best hiked on warm, dry days since weather can change quickly at higher elevations. Bring layers of clothing because conditions at the summit are often much rougher than in the parking area below.
As you hike up, you pass through different forest types that gradually open into alpine meadows and rocky areas above. This shift shows how nature and weather change as you gain elevation.
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