Trip
Alpine Scramble - Elwha to Hurricane Hill
A strenuous and beautiful snow scramble traverse (~17 miles/~5000') that ascends Hurricane Hill using the lush and verdant Little River trail, and descends the Elwha to Hurricane Hill trail. Listed as a scramble due to the persistent snows on the higher portions of the Little River trail, Hurricane Hill, and the Elwha/Hurricane Hill trail.
Contacts
Dave Morgan
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 10, 2023
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 5, Technical 1
- Challenging
- Mileage: 17.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,757 ft
- 3 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Arranged via email.
A strenuous and beautiful snow scramble traverse (~17 miles/~5000') that ascends Hurricane Hill using the lush and verdant Little River trail, and descends the Elwha to Hurricane Hill trail. Listed as a scramble due to the persistent snows on the higher portions of the Little River trail, Hurricane Hill, and the Elwha/Hurricane Hill trail. Photos from past trips can be seen here.
Route/Place
Elwha to Hurricane Hill
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Green Trails Hurricane Ridge/Elwha North No. 134S
Custom Correct Hurricane Ridge
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Ice Axe or Poles
- Helmet
- Hiking boots or approach shoes
- Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location
Trip Reports