Tour Overview
8:30 AM: Hurricane Ridge Guided Snowshoe Tour (6-7 Hours)
About the Tour
Hurricane Ridge is the premier snowshoeing destination in Olympic National Park. Olympic Hiking Co. provides guided snowshoeing tours on Saturdays and Sundays from December 19, 2026 - March 28, 2027. We have taken the steps to make this a turnkey experience for you! We provide snowshoes, trekking poles, roundtrip transportation, and even have picnic lunches available for purchase. This tour is led by our top-rated guiding team and overviews the fundamentals of snowshoeing and avalanche awareness.
Tour Details
Tour Price: $175 per person
Picnic Lunch: $20 per lunch (available for purchase)
Pricing before taxes & fees
Age 12 or older required
Schedule
December 19, 2026 - March 28, 2027: Saturdays & Sundays
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Tour Summary
Itinerary Summary
Go from sea-level to ski-level on this awesome guided snowshoe tour! Within a 1-hour drive from Downtown Port Angeles, our group will arrive to the winter wonderland atop Hurricane Ridge — the top-rated snowshoeing location in Olympic National Park! “The Ridge” is our local playground for skiing, snowboarding, and of course our favorite, snowshoeing! With the glacier-capped Olympic Mountains on one-side and the Strait of Juan De Fuca on the other, snowshoeing at Hurricane Ridge is truly a spectacular experience.
The day begins inside our tour building with a warm welcome from our guides and operations team. After a brief check-in and orientation, we will depart for our scenic 1-hour van shuttle to Hurricane Ridge. Upon arrival, our guides will prep the gear while you can enjoy some brief sightseeing and a final restroom break before strapping on those snowshoes. Our guides will lead an outfitting session and orientation before we hit the trail. During this “Snowshoe 101” session, our guides will overview how to properly use your gear, the basics of snowshoe trekking, and winter safety. Once everyone is outfitted and ready to go, our guides will depart for the 3-6 mile (out/back) guided trek along the Hurricane Hill Trail. The total distance will be predicated on our group’s pace and weather conditions.
During the trek, our guides will make selective stops to discuss avalanche awareness, identify terrain traps, point out the top landmarks, and of course, highlight the best photo opportunities. The Hurricane Hill Trail is great for all skill levels as the first mile provides an approachable introduction to snowshoe trekking with very gradual inclines and declines. After that point, there are great opportunities for snowshoers to practice their skills on more advanced terrain features and steeper slopes. At the mid-point of our trip, we will allocate time for a picnic lunch before turning back for our return trek.
On a clear day, our guided snowshoe hike to Hurricane Hill provides a front-row view of the Bailey Range, Mount Olympus, the Strait of Juan De Fuca, and the stunning snow-covered subalpine terrain. On a snowy day, the guided trek feels like a magical snow-globe experience and provides us some fresh powder for some fun terrain and unique training opportunities. Just remember, while it may be wet and raining in the lowlands of Western Washington, it is likely magical, powdery snowfall atop Hurricane Ridge.
Itinerary Outline
8:30 AM: Departure
9:30 AM: ETA Hurricane Ridge
10:00 AM: Snowshoe orientation, outfitting, and begin guided snowshoe tour
12:00 PM: Snowshoe mid-point and picnic lunch break
2:00 PM: Finish guided snowshoe tour, enjoy final sightseeing
2:30 PM: Depart Hurricane Ridge
3:00 PM / 3:30 PM: Return
Itinerary Breakdown
Hiking: Up to 3-6 miles
Sightseeing Time: 4-5 hours
Drive Time: About 2 hours
Group Size: Up to 12 hikers
What’s Included
Snowshoes & Trekking Poles
Certified Commercial Guide
Snowshoe 101 Orientation
Roundtrip Transportation
Available for Purchase
Picnic Lunch: Customizable deli-made sandwich and trail mix • $20 per lunch
Meet up Location
Olympic Hiking Co. 720 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363
Weather, Cancellations, & Refunds
Safety is our top priority. In the event, inclement weather or poor road conditions present an issue for our group’s safety, we will shorten, delay, or cancel the snowshoe hike.
If the road to Hurricane Ridge does not open, guests can choose one of the following options:
Keep reservation and enjoy an alternative Olympic National Park guided tour with us
Reschedule for a future tour date
Cancel and receive 97% refund
Be prepared to experience harsher winter conditions atop Hurricane Ridge. High winds, below freezing temperatures, and poor visibility is a normal reality for recreation atop the Olympic Mountains. If roads and weather allow us access, we do our best to operate the snowshoe tour as safely as possible given the conditions. We’re fully prepared for every adventure and encourage you to make a memory, even on a subpar weather day!
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Guests that cancel with 24 hours notice or more can receive a 97% refund (3% booking fee is retained by our tour software).
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