Meadow Loop Trails

Step out of your car at Hurricane Ridge and you're already at the good part — that's the beauty of the Meadow Loop Trails. These interconnected paths wind through subalpine meadows perched nearly a mile above sea level, serving up views of Mount Olympus and the Bailey Range that most parks make you earn with hours of switchbacks. The trails are mostly paved or hardpacked gravel, gently rolling through wildflower fields that explode with lupine and glacier lilies in midsummer. You'll pass interpretive signs explaining the fragile alpine ecosystem, and on clear days the panorama stretches from the jagged Olympic peaks down to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The whole loop takes about twenty minutes, making it perfect for families with small kids, anyone with limited mobility who can handle some uneven terrain, or hikers looking to stretch their legs before tackling nearby Hurricane Hill.