You may also encounter colonies of marmots along the trails. This is an excellent place for summer wildflowers. Above the treeline at the north end of the loop you have views looking north over Port Angeles, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and into Canada. You will want to continue northwest another mile along the paved road to the trailhead for Hurricane Hill. This would be a great sunset or sunrise destination on a clear day.
Wildflowers are at their best in early summer, especially along the first portion of the trail.
It is 1.5 miles to the summit and you should allow an hour to reach the top. The trail starts out fairly level and then climbs up to the lookout point. You may encounter colonies of marmots along the way. From the summit you have excellent views looking into the Olympic Range, east toward Mt Angeles and north over Port Angeles and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Trails from the summit lead you to more alpine meadows.