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Obstruction Point Road
Port Angeles,
Washington
(Clallam County)
Last Updated:
09/03/2023
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Highlights
Obstruction Point is a nearly 8-mile-long trail located on the Eastern side of the Olympic National Park. You arrive there after a 13-mile-long climb from Heart O' the Hills Ranger Station. The road to the trailhead is paved, with plenty of spots to pull over for early views of the mountains. The tallest peak, Mount Olympus, is nearly 8000 feet tall.
The nearly one-million-acre Olympic National Park is located in the North-Western region of Washington state and comprised of Pacific coastline, the western temperate rainforest, drier forest to the East, and the mountainous region in the center. The park was designated as the Olympic Forest Reserve by President Grover Cleveland in 1897, and ultimately as a national park in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt.
At the end of the route, there are 4 hiking trails ranging from a third of a mile to 7.5 miles, with overnight hike-in camping. It's a great way to experience the Olympic peaks that most will never know.
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Temporary Closure
Visited: 09/03/2023
The Eagle Point Fire is burning at 60 acres and poses no threat to life or property. Obstruction Point Road remains closed for the safety of visitors and firefighters. Depending on weather conditions, a smoke plume may be visible from Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles.
Temporary Closure
Visited: 06/08/2023
Not sure when Obstruction will open this year to due the fire at the Day Lodge on the ridge. Pending the access road opening, Obstruction should be open for summer. The NPS has not set a date for that yet.
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 09/06/2022
Obstruction is closing early this year for some road maintenance and will not open up again until next spring. It is not going to be accessible to vehicles, bikes or pedestrians until snowshoe season for hikers and spring for vehicles.
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Rated
5/5
Visited: 09/05/2022
Difficulty Accuracy:
Spot On
We wanted to get up to Obstruction one last time before the construction started. Hiked around and enjoyed the mist, a perfect way to start fall in the PNW.
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Open
Rated
5/5
Visited: 08/18/2021
Easy to find trailhead just at the entrance of the Hurricane Ridge lot. Was very quiet on a Wed afternoon, even though Hurricane Ridge parking lot was overflowing.
Road is graded and very smooth. Does get narrow in some parts, so watch your speed. Beautiful scenery. Passed a Kia Soul on my way in, so I knew I would be ok...
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