Confirmed ride details
Port Angeles City Pier to Hurricane Ridge
Ride the Hurricane is a supported ride, not a race. The route climbs from the Port Angeles waterfront into Olympic National Park and returns to the City Pier, with a large temperature and wind difference possible between sea level and the summit.
- Check-in
- Opens 6 AM PDT; all cyclists checked in by 9 AM
- Road closure
- Hurricane Ridge Road closed to motor vehicles 7 AM–noon
- Route
- 36 miles round trip with about 5,248 feet of elevation gain
- Deadline
- Depart the summit by 11:30 AM and be off the road by noon
Live official NWS planning
Best time to start Ride the Hurricane
This route climbs from Port Angeles harbor to about 5,242 feet, so the planner compares official NWS hours at both the City Pier start and Hurricane Ridge. It scores each two-hour departure window using the less favorable rain, wind and temperature value across the two elevations.
This identifies a better weather window within the organizer's fixed ride period, not a promise that conditions are safe or that the event or road closure will proceed unchanged. Mountain weather can change quickly. Follow NWS warnings, ride officials, park rangers and emergency instructions.
Mountain-ride preparation
What to check or pack
Two elevations, one route
Check both point forecasts. A layer, full-finger gloves and a wind-resistant shell may be useful for the colder summit and descent; no purchase is required.
Water and sun protection
Carry water between organizer aid stations and consider sunscreen and eye protection. Follow the organizer's support, route and turnaround instructions.
Wind, visibility and descent
Recheck summit wind, cloud or fog and current alerts before climbing. Weather and road conditions can change quickly, and park-ranger instructions take priority.
Date, check-in, road closure, route and turnaround details come from the Ride the Hurricane organizer. Elevation and road-condition guidance come from the National Park Service. Forecasts and alerts come from the National Weather Service Seattle. MyUSA.us is independent and 100% ad-free.