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Sunrise View Point via High Ridge Nature Trail

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Experience this 0.9-mile loop trail near Port Angeles, Washington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
• General fee: Olympic National Park charges a fee to enter. The fee varies depending on the vehicle used to enter the park (car, motorcycle, bike, on foot, or on horseback). For more information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm • Access information: During Olympic National Park's winter operations (Nov 24-Mar 31st), you should expect this trail to be snow-covered. Proper gear and preparedness are important to travel these routes safely. Winter gear is paramount to having an enjoyable time. Snowshoes are highly recommended for non-skiers. Rentals are available in Port Angeles. Having the knowledge and experience to travel in snowy terrain is also imperative. Many of these routes go through avalanche terrain and it is important to recognize those dangers. Hurricane Ridge Road is only open Friday-Sunday from Nov 24-Mar 31. This trail is a quick climb on a well maintained trail. The viewpoint provides great views of British Columbia, the water and the surrounding mountains. This trail has a great payoff for how easy of a hike it is. Beautiful views, deer, and marmot. Hurricane Ridge Road is subject to seasonal closure during the winter. For more information on current status, please see https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
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0.9miLength
219ftElevation gain
0h 29mEstimated time
Loop
Fee required
Dogs not allowed
Hiking
Running
Walking
Forests
Views
Wildflowers
Trailgoers are saying
4.7
Highlights include stunning views, easy access, and encounters with wildlife. Challenges mentioned are steep sections and potential crowds. Starting early and staying aware of trail conditions are recommended.
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Oct 2, 2024Hiking
Good viewsEasy to parkNot crowded

Great little hike up to sunrise point! Great weather at Hurricane Ridge! Fantastic views, October 2, 2024!

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Oct 2, 2024Walking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat views

Keep in mind the mountain is over 20* colder at the top vs when you enter the park. That's without the massive wind chill. Completely worth it and has great sunrise views (shocker with trail name, I know). Visit center burned down recently, but there is a trail for information and restrooms.

Parking: Large lot
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Sep 30, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

This hike is much longer than AllTrails shows. I only did a few miles but it’s absolutely stunning when the weather is good. Even from the parking lot you can get amazing views and photos.

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Sep 18, 2024Hiking

Easy. Weather perfect!

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Sep 18, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Steep in sections but the payoff is absolutely stunning views. Not heavily traveled on a weekday morning in September. While the visitor center at Hurricane Ridge has burned down, the temporary facilities were in great shape.

Parking: Entry fee
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Sep 17, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat views

All I can say is WOW! Short but well worth the climb

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Sep 14, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

Views would’ve been better on a sunny day but we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Still a great hike.

Difficulty: Moderate
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Sep 13, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful trail with fantastic views about 250 ft vertical gain

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Sep 7, 2024Hiking

Awesome mountain top thrill with easy access and friendly deer!

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Sep 3, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat views

Quick out an back to Sunrise Viewpoint. Great views. Paved at beginning then a series of small switchbacks and an open crossing to the top!

Parking: Permit required, Entry fee, Free, Large lot
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Sep 2, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Amazing panoramic views. We went after 5pm so there wasn’t any wait getting into the park and also parking at trailhead wasn’t that bad. Got to the top by sunset time and views were incredible. Most of path is paved.

Difficulty: Hard
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Sep 1, 2024Hiking
Good viewsBathrooms available

Very busy on sunday morning, beautiful views but not very different from what you can see from the parking lot!

Difficulty: Easy
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Aug 24, 2024Walking
Good views

Sunrise Ridge

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Aug 24, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat views

Great trail! Beautiful even though it rained and was cloudy. We added the cirque rim to this.

Difficulty: Easy
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Aug 21, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Nice views

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Aug 20, 2024
Easy to parkGreat views

Nice short hike with some steepness to it.

Aug 17, 2024
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Stunning views and tons of cute marmots on your way up!

Aug 17, 2024Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkBathrooms available

Short and steep

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Aug 14, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Great views. Deer along trail.

Parking: Entry fee, Free, Large lot
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Aug 14, 2024Hiking

Trails not well marked but beautiful views.

Difficulty: Moderate
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Aug 14, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Nice views from the top. Saw many deers.

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Aug 11, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Short trail w great views, pretty good incline that doesn’t last too long

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Aug 10, 2024Hiking

Smoky.

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Aug 9, 2024Hiking
Good conditionsGood views

Took this trail by accident, not noticing the right fork arrow (mostly illegible) at the junction for Sunrise Ridge (a level of magnitude above Sunrise Point). Decent views, especially of ONP South.

Difficulty: Moderate
Aug 7, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

This was a nice hike. The path was well maintained and clear. I would say it’s a fairly easy hike, especially because it’s short. There’s some parts that are steep incline, but I’d say this is a great hike for anyone! Oh, and I got proposed to at the top of the hike, so that was a plus!

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Aug 6, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat views

Partly paved, on way up to Sunrise Point, lots of loose gravel, very steep, bit stunning views. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Victoria. We got to the lot a little before 2pm and had no issue parking.

Parking: Permit required, Free, Large lot
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Aug 4, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Easy

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Aug 3, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Got here at 7 AM on a Saturday and there was plenty of parkibg

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Aug 2, 2024Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendly

Nice easy/quick hike, great views.

Parking: Free, Large lot
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Aug 2, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Great views and nice an early morning hike to start the day off!

Last updated on February 17, 2025 at 12:24 am GMT