After noon, melting snow water will increase flows until nightfall. In the High Country Naturally snow prevails, therefore, avalanche hazard is a concern. Map skills, general route finding and common sense are essential. Clothing and equipment should be investigated and tested before the trip. Snowshoes or skies may be necessary for mountain travel until June, when snow firms up enough to be walked on.
White outs are frequent and cold wet snow is typical.
Snow travel in spring and early summer is best done before noon. Snow Trails Hurricane Ridge is the maintained winter-use area in the park. For more information on Hurricane Ridge activities please obtain a Season of Silence brochure. Seven Lakes Basin Loop, between Sol Duc Falls and Deer Lake and from the Upper Sol Duc to Sol Duc park and Happy Lake Ridge from Observation Point trail head to Happy Lake. The following lowland trails are usually suitable for winter use.