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Cirque Rim Trail

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  2. WA
  3. …Olympic Peninsula
  4. Olympic National Park
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Length

0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers

98%

Runnable

Elevation

12' 4 m

Ascent

-43' -13 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

5,280' 1,609 m

High

5,243' 1,598 m

Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 24 days ago
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“An easy-going path with stellar views.”

— Brian Smith
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Overview

Features: Birding — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: No Dogs

Description

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

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Apr 17, 2018: 2018 CLC Schedule

Apr 17, 2018: 2018 CLC Class Descriptions

Apr 16, 2018: Comm intern job description2018.pdf

Land Manager: National Park Service - Olympic National Park

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  3.4 from 5 votes

#58

in Olympic National Park

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#58

in Olympic National Park

#575

in Washington

#11,730

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The deer and the Olympic Mountains overlook
The deer and the Olympic Mountains overlook
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Hurricane Ridge overlook
Hurricane Ridge overlook
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Hurricane Ridge from the Cirque Rim Trail
Hurricane Ridge from the Cirque Rim Trail
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Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) on the High Ridge Nature Trail
Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) on the High Ri…
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A deep snow crevasse off the path.
A deep snow crevasse off the path.
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Snow sticks around well into June on the High Ridge Nature Trail.
Snow sticks around well into June on the High R…
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Talking about trees!
Talking about trees!
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Ranger talking about wildlife.
Ranger talking about wildlife.
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