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Cirque Rim Trail

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 3.6 (12)
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  3. …Olympic Peninsula
  4. Olympic National Park
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“An easy-going path with stellar views. ”

Brian Smith
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0.5

Miles

0.8

KM

98%

Runnable

5,280' 1,609 m

High

5,243' 1,598 m

Low

12' 4 m

Up

43' 13 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Trailhead is accessed via Hurricane Ridge road, entry fee required. Hurricane Ridge road is open every day in the summer but only Fri - Sun & Holidays (weather permitting) from 9am - 4pm during the winter season. Hurricane Ridge is snowbound in winter. Avalanche dangers exist, winter navigation skills required.

Description

This paved path leads visitors through the meadows and forest surrounding the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.

Please stay on designated paths at all times to protect the beautiful meadows.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Apr 24, 2026: Moses Stool - Badger Mountain

Apr 22, 2026: Rolling out safety: How a student inspired a new gear solution

Apr 22, 2026: Beach 2

Land Manager: National Park Service - Olympic National Park

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Maura Treaccar
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 12 votes

#49

in Olympic National Park

#12373

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  3.6 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#49

in Olympic National Park

#580

in Washington

#12,373

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Views west from Hurrican Ridge
May 16, 2019 near Port An…, WA
The deer and the Olympic Mountains overlook
Mar 11, 2015 near Port An…, WA
Hurricane Hill from Hurricane Ridge
Jan 18, 2024 near Port An…, WA
Views from Hurricane Ridge
May 16, 2019 near Port An…, WA
Hurricane Ridge overlook
Feb 19, 2015 near Port An…, WA
Hurricane Ridge from the Cirque Rim Trail
Mar 11, 2015 near Port An…, WA

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