Grand Ridge

Park: Olympic National Park

12.2 km point to point.

Terrain: Moderately smooth

Elevations (in meters)
StartEndMinimumMaximumGain
1594 1859 1550 2062 512

Deer Park Trailhead: Drive 7.7 km east from Port Angeles on WA#101 to Deer Park Road, turn right and follow this 25.8 km to the summit). This road is narrow and steep, climbing more than a mile. The last 17 km are unpaved.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Obstruction Point Trailhead: (38 km from Coho ferry terminal in Port Angeles, 12.1k on logging roads, ferry required). Take Hurricane Ridge Road south from Port Angeles. At the summit (27.9 km from start of road) take Obstruction Point Road (a narrow dirt road with steep drop offs) east 12.1 km to Obstruction Point.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Access restrictions:Snow may preclude access into early July. Check with Ranger Station.

Uses

Dayhike3 boot (moderate). Best from late June thru early September.

Description

Although starting from Deer Park makes the hike more challenging (there is a net elevation gain) the best views are always in front of you and you avoid the park entrance fee.

Features

This trail features meadows, mountains and views.

Water

None.

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