Deer Park Trailhead
Port Angeles
Hiking Trail
Starting at Deer Park Campground about an hour from Port Angeles, the Deer Ridge Trail delivers expansive ridgeline views. The access road includes unpaved stretches, which keeps the area significantly less crowded than popular alternatives like Hurricane Ridge.
Commenters focused on crowd management across Olympic National Park trails, recommending early arrivals to avoid congestion. In addition, park staff and locals urged creators to keep lesser-known spots quiet to prevent overcrowding.
- Expect unpaved stretches along the road leading to the trailhead.
- Plan for roughly an hour-long drive from Port Angeles.
- Visit for expansive ridgeline views without the crowds of Hurricane Ridge.
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