Obstruction Point Road (snowshoe route)
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 15.4 mi round trip · 1,663 ft gain · 5½–7¾ hr
Big viewsSnowshoe route
Parkingnot reported today
A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Pack it out.
Official pageNational Park Service ›
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaOlympic National Park › National Park Service
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Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center · 4 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 47.96973, -123.49736
Right now
⚠ Highway 101 Overnight Closures at Hoh River Bridge, October 13-19These overnight Highway 101 closures cuts off the only direct route between some of the most popular areas of the park. There are no detours available. Taking alternate routes around the east side of the Olympic…National Park Service · Oct 13 · details ›
⚠ Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential ContactA rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. At approximately 2 p.m., the bat swooped down onto an unidentified woman and was temporarily caught in her hair. This individual is at…National Park Service · Oct 9 · details ›
⚠ Mora Road Closed for Essential RepairsMora Road is closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, at the campground. Rialto Beach is not accessible via Mora Road during this construction period. Mora Campground is open. This construction work…National Park Service · Jul 8 · details ›
Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned AreasThe Staircase developed area is open. The surrounding wilderness areas will remain closed as repair and recovery efforts continue. Use extreme caution when entering burned areas. Burned landscapes may contain falling…National Park Service · Jul 8 · details ›
Daylight7:31 am 6:28 pm
Air qualityAQI 24 Good
Snow0″ snow at Waterhole (5,010 ft, 6 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 20 · typical peak Apr 21
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 20 · typical peak Apr 21
No reports in the last 3 days.
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