The hike along the road is mostly flat with a little ups and downs, until you come upon Steeple Rock, where avalanche risk is not unheard of. From the Obstruction Point trailhead, hike east towards Elk Mountain. Hike Distance Elevation Gain High Point Low Point; Grand Valley: 9.0 miles : 300 ft : 6,450 ft : 6,100 ft : Country: United States. Obstruction Point Road should only be taken by those comfortable driving along extremely narrow dirt roads. This trail goes by Low Pass, Moose Peak, Obstruction Point Trailhead, Elk Mountain, Maiden Peak, and Green Mountain. (sort of) Andrew Rankine - Aug 13, 2013 8:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2012 From Obstruction Pt . Pass the intersection with the northern end of the Badger Valley Trail. Parking Permit Required: Yes. This is a moderate loop trail to Grand Pass in Olympic National Park. Valid Parking Permit: Trailhead Amenities: Driving Directions. It is not uncommon to see drivers unable to maneuver due to oncoming traffic on this single lane dirt road with very few turnouts. (Watch the end of the video at the beginning of the post to see the road in its entirety.) This is part 2 of the round trip out and back on Obstruction Point Road, in Olympic National Park. Obstruction Point. The road is slightly hidden because of a dip from the parking lot down to the road so it's easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Valid Parking Permit: Trailhead Amenities: Driving Directions.
This is for cars only and should be taken slowly and with safety in mind. Easy little hike from Obstruction Point. From the Obstruction Point trailhead, run east towards Elk Mountain. Start out on level ground that becomes an ascent, eventually turning northwards. Take a right as you exit the parking lot. But we made it without incident! Hiked Grand Ridge from Obstruction Point trailhead and then went to Maiden Peak first while going to Elk Mountain and Obstruction Point on the way back. Sixteen miles up Hurricane Ridge Road, just as the Visitor's Center comes into view, the gravel Obstruction Point Road cuts sharply back to the left, dipping down off the ridgeline briefly, rolling through alternative meadows and subalpine forest for just under 8 miles to the Obstruction Point Trailhead (note: this road is usually closed from October thru July due to heavy snow). Some guidebooks call this trail Elk Mountain Trail or Grand Ridge Trail, but it is truly the Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail. The drive begins at the end of the road, at the trailhead, then heads back to Hurricane Ridge. Hike Distance Elevation Gain High Point Low Point; Grand Valley: 9.0 miles : 300 ft : 6,450 ft : 6,100 ft : Country: United States. Again, use caution here, the hill can be quite steep. The trailhead is clearly marked “Obstruction Point Trail – Obstruction Point 7.6 m” on the west side of Deer Park Road just before the parking lot by the usually unstaffed Ranger Station. Obstruction Point to Dosewallips River, July 23-26, 2013 On Tuesday, Katy and I dropped my car off at the Dosewallips trailhead near Quilcene, then Katy drove me through Port Angeles, up to Hurricane Ridge and dropped me off at the end of the road to Obstruction Point. The Obstruction Point Road begins near the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center at 5242 feet above sea level. As you approach the entrance to the Hurricane Ridge Parking lot, there is a road on your right. Trailhead: Obstruction Point Trailhead; Distance: 9 miles roundtrip; Elevation Gain: 2100 feet; Start your hike at the Obstruction Point Trailhead, just before the Deer Park Ranger Station.
Hikes. State: Washington. State: Washington. Drive to Hurricane Ridge, get out, take a few pictures, then get back in your car and start driving back the way you came. Leave Obstruction's summit and continue west down the Class 2/2+ ridge to reach the saddle between Obstruction and Kitty Kat Carson/Columbia Point - 15. Sixteen miles up Hurricane Ridge Road, just as the Visitor's Center comes into view, the gravel Obstruction Point Road cuts sharply back to the left, dipping down off the ridgeline briefly, rolling through alternative meadows and subalpine forest for just under 8 miles to the Obstruction Point Trailhead (note: this road is usually closed from October thru July due to heavy snow). Once on the embankment, go straight down the steep hill a few hundred feet to the Obstruction Point Road.
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