5.0Hurricane Ridge(1.851 reviews) - Spectacular Views Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hiking Trails • Scenic Drives
At an elevation of 4,242 feet, Hurricane Ridge is one of the most easily accessible and scenic areas in Olympic National Park. Get a free map from the rangers at the National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles, before making the scenic 18-mile drive up Hurricane Ridge Road. Here, you can spot Mount Olympus from the viewing patio next to the carpark, and embark on multiple trails like the Hurricane Hill Trail which has amazing views of the ridge. There’s snow up here until early fall, so travelers can have the chance to go tubing, snowboarding, or skiing, even in summer. You can join a guided tour of Olympic National Park to make sure you don't miss any of the best sights. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5North Cascades Highway(329 reviews) - Make sure you stop at Diablo Lake Vista Point Scenic Drives
One of the earlier stops on WA-14 (the views are great from the Washington side), just be aware that the pullout doesn't have much warning and parking is limited. However, the view is worth it so do make the stop.See more..
4.5Mountain Loop Highway(25 reviews) - Mountain Sights Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Drives
We have a cabin just outside Granite Falls so we visit this area many times each year. The road is paved part of the way and then extends further on a well preserved dirt road for 40+ miles. The Loop highway can be done in a day but there are so many interesting places to visit worth stopping at. The photo here was taken by the Ice Caves. The area is a Hikers Delight and worth many visits if you are staying long.See more..
5.0Coulee Corridor(23 reviews) - Details on World's Largest Human Figure Sundial. Scenic Drives
The “Calling the Healing Waters” is the world’s largest human figure sundial standing over 11.5 ft tall and weighing six tons. Registered with the North American Sundial Society, the bronze & steel sculpture is surrounded by basalt columns acting as hour markers. The Society registers the most significant sundials in the world. This one was # 11 in the state of Washington at time of dedication, June 2009.See more..
4.5Frenchman Coulee(21 reviews) - Keep driving until the end Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Drives
Wowza. We drove here at sunset on a whim to see the basalt columns. Those were cool but super crowded, so we kept driving. I'm glad we did. If you go to the end, you'll be able to make it all the way to the river. Drive back has breathtaking views of the cliffs. Highly recommend!See more..
5.0Slate Peak(11 reviews) - An arduous mountain bike ride leading to incredible scenery Scenic Drives
One of the highest peaks in the park can be reached by car: a scenic drive to the top of the Olympic mountain range.See more..
5.0Pacific Crest Trail(9 reviews) - Best hike to Cutthroat Pass Hiking Trails • Scenic Drives
Hike or drive this scenic road to Slate Peak.See more..
4.0State Route 503(9 reviews) - careful on 503 Scenic Drives Small, scenic road cutting across lush rain forest and several small towns.See more..
5.0Washington Backcountry Discovery Route(3 reviews) - quality museum Scenic Drives Good place to view artifacts and learn about pioneering and native tribes. Museum contains photos and maps as well as native crafts.See more..
4.5Clearwater Overlook(2 reviews) Scenic Drives An amazing scenic lookout point where a valley was flattened during the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.See more..
5.0Red Rooster Route(2 reviews) - Best time to visit is in the fall when pumpkins are ready. Scenic Drives
We stop at some of these business year round but the best time to visit is in the fall when there are activities around the pumpkins if you have young children. Good places to buy produce and plants.See more..
