Storm King Hike
Short and steep hike that starts at the Storm King Ranger Station on Lake Crescent. The top ends in a scramble protected by sporadic climbing ropes fixed along the steepest sections.
Location: Southwest of Port Angeles, WA
Distance: 4.5 miles
Ascent: 2,000 feet
The trail passes under the road at the start
Grand tree at the start
Trail start
The trail becomes steeper and more exposed after this sign
Pocket views surprise you along the way
View of the summit (the hill to the left)
The Summit
A few safety ropes are available
Summit on a foggy March day
Surrounding mountains, from the trail along the descent
More examples of the fixed ropes along the path
Trail on the way down
Both routes take you to the parking lot, so it just depends where you parked
Fauna
Go-by posted at the ranger station
