Sunrise Ridge

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This trail has a little climb to get you warmed up then traverses Sunrise Ridge. You'll have spectacuar views of the Olympic Mountains and spy on cars driving up and down Hurricane Ridge road.

Trailhead is near Hurricane Ridge lodge area. While there is currently no lodge, there are temporary restroom facilities nearby. No food services currently available.

A great trail run, enjoy.

Start at the trailhead for High Ridge Nature Trail. You can go left or right to get up the slope, in the GPS track I chose the right side. Pace yourself on this climb. In winter this is the intermediate ski slope! At the top of the hill the route continues north on the Hurricane Ridge to Swtichback Trail aka Sunrise Ridge, sidehilling the steep slope. This section might make people uncomfortable if they are afraid of heights.

The trail meanders along the ridge with wonderful views in every direction. This is a very popular ski and snowshoe destination in the winter. After one slight climb you'll be afforded a perfect view of Mount Angeles and the basins around it. The route has you turning around here, but if you are feeling adventurous you can descend and continue on the trail to Switchback Trail and beyond.

Deer, marmots and all sorts of alpine wildflowers in mid to late summer.