10/20/13 - Olympic National Park Is Open Again - Hurricane Hill The park is open again, and about time. As soon as we got the word, we were heading up Hurricane Ridge Road, and we weren't alone. There was a short line up at the entry station and a short wait where they are still repairing the tunnels, but it didn't take us long to return to the high country. Hurricane Hill was spectacular. There are a few spots of snow on the ground, but the trails were clear and the air almost crystaline. The grasses are turning golden brown. It was only two weeks, but it was way too long. |
 The fields are golden brown |
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 More color, more mountains |
 A spot of snow below |
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 That snow on the north face is there until next summer. |
 The side spur |
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 The Strait of San Juan de Fuca |
 A view north |
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 Golden hills |
 Some autumn color |
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 Fields, snow and mountains |
 Mount Baker, a distant meringue |
Keywords: high country, hurricane hill, autumn, trails |
