The eighteen-mile drive from Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge is filled with scenic views as the road twists and turns up the mountain. Heart O' the Hills Campground is just inside the park boundary, with 105 sites, at an elevation of 1,807 feet. The road continues, running beside Klahanie Ridge to climb to the Hurricane Ridge parking lot. Here, you'll find a ranger station, a snack bar, picnic area and several trails, both short and long. After the first snowfall or two, the cross-country ski center is opened, with skis and snowshoe rentals.
Ski lifts are nearby.
This is an excellent place for those driving wheelchairs to get a taste of the park. Hurricane Ridge Day Hikes Hurricane Hill Trail begins at the Hurricane Ridge parking area. The trail leads 1.5 miles to the top of the hill, providing views of the nearby mountain peaks, plus a look at Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. This area of alpine meadows offers wildflower displays in early summer. The first half-mile is paved and suitable for wheelchairs.