TWR August Drive - Dog Days Dash - 31 Aug

Our destination this month is Hurricane Ridge, on the northern slopes of the Olympic Mountains. We'll meet in Port Townsend at Old Fort Townsend State Park, on Old Fort Townsend Rd. We'll make our way on a combination of backroads and highway to Port Angeles before headin south and climbing the wonderfully windy and scenic Huricane Ridge Rd. We'll motor past the Visitor center and lunch at the Huricane Ridge picnic area then spend a bit of time back at the Visitor Center for those who want to learn more about the area. Then it's back down the ridge and onward to Kingston, getting in a couple more winding back roads before catching the ferry home.

Please note, there is a a fee for entry to Olympic National Park. $15 for car and driver. The pass is good for a week, so if you'd like to do more exploring you make your way over to Sol Duc (another great drive, but way too far for a one day trip unless you have an iron backside) and down the west side of the peninsula.

Other things to be aware of, there was road construction on Huricane Ridge Rd when I pre-ran the route. While there may be sections of unpaved road, they'll be very smooth and relatively short. There's also lots of fresh pavement fo rus to enjoy.

As usual, more details and registration at http://www.the-winding-road.com/modules/eguide/event.php?eid=41

 

Re: >> Please note, there is a a fee for entry to Olympic National Park. $15 for car and driver. <<

If you are eligible ... get a "GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT" card. A one-time $10.00 fee provides a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and wildlife refuges for those 62 and older. It also includes a 50% discount on user fees (camping, etc.). Apply at any national park service office, or visit www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/age.shtml for more information.