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Hurricane Ridge Snowshoe
Olympic Peninsula
updated 4 months ago
The Hurricane Ridge area offers stunning mountain views, with reports of being above cloud cover in February 2026. Snow was prevalent throughout the winter months, with January 2026 suggesting spikes were sufficient, though snowshoes might be needed with additional accumulation. The road was plowed and accessible for sedans in late February 2026. Bathrooms at the parking lot were noted as surprisingly nice, with flush toilets and hot water as of February 2026. The Cirque Rim Nature Trail is described as an accessible, paved loop with good views in May 2026.
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There are no recent reports detailing current snow conditions. The last reports from January 2026 and February 2026 indicated snow was present, with suggestions for spikes or snowshoes depending on accumulation.
The Hurricane Ridge Road was reported as plowed and accessible for sedans in late February 2026. The parking lot was open in May 2026, although the site of the old lodge/visitor center was still closed for the winter.
One tree was reported over the path before the last hill in January 2026, but it was easily crossed at that time. No other significant obstacles have been noted in recent reports.
In May 2026, the area was surprisingly not crowded. In February 2026, it was busy but did not feel crowded on the trail.
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Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We wandered around Hurricane Ridge today, which was lovely! I have somehownever been, so it was so much fun to finally get to check it out.We parked at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot, which was still...
Older6 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Beautiful day with sunny skies. Made for lovely views and cool cloud cover below the peaks that we were above. Well traveled snowshoe path suitable for snowshoes or spikes. We went to the bottom of Hu...
Older7 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Got to the park entrance at 10am. The road was plowed and I had no issues driving up the road in my sedan. Very nice bathroom facilities near the parking lot. Trail is completely snow covered, althoug...
Older8 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Snow was hard enough that spikes are fine all the way to the top, not a single post hole - barely left any going off trail. Even deer tracks barely sunk in. Very icy, definitely want traction. Saw one...
Older8 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Snow the whole way. Not enough snow for the winter route. Had to use the summer route. One tree over the path before the last hill, currently snow up to the bottom of it. Easy to cross today. Most peo...
Older16 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Hurricane Ridge Road is still closed up until about 1.5 miles before the actual trailhead. Plenty of parking and nice restrooms just before the closure. The trail itself was bare pavement for about ha...
Older18 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
High winds and snow at the lot, but weather cleared up once in the tree line. Several groups on the trail so a clear path for snowshoeing. Great views from the ridge!
Older19 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
We joined the snowshoe with a ranger program at Hurricane Ridge. The weather was wild—super windy and freezing at the parking lot with snow coming down. But once we got into the trees, it was complete...
Older19 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Went for the first time snowshoeing at Hurricane Ridge. My party arrived at the trailhead around 10:30 AM, where it was pretty busy. The weather was mostly clear with little snow until it picked up at...
Older20 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
I have never regretted getting up early to catch the 7:10 Edmonds ferry. Good things happen when you’re one of the early birds.Today the road was in great shape. Just a couple of frosty spots in the s...