Port Angeles, Washington

Olympia National Park.....Hurricane Ridge

Even though there had been a dusting of snow the night before, the roads were open up to Hurricane Ridge.  We drove our car as far as we could, which was to the visitors center, about 17 miles. 


On our drive through the park a black bear sat alongside the hill. It sat there eating and watching us as we took his pic.

He was not to scared of us, and yes we were more afraid of him.

The road past the visitors center was open to hikers.  The wall of snow was impressive to see as well as intimidating.

 

The kids had climbed up on a bank. David was hoping to sink further into the snow than he did.  We figured if they fell through the snow they wouldn't have to dig to far to get out.

Incredible views from atop Hurricane Ridge. Elevation 5200 feet.
The 17 mile road leading to Hurricane Ridge is prone to avalanches due to high speed wind conditions.

                                    Not your typical  sled dogs.....mush!


 We hiked down the road as far as we could until we came to the snow plow.  Beyond that point we were told it was not safe.

As we were making our way back down the ridge, at this point of interest we could see the Cascade Mountains into Canada.