Rainshadow Nature Trail
Jul 11, 2009
by
Darceyoh
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last modified
Jul 14, 2009 09:25 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Rainshadow Nature Trail
- Region: Olympics -- North
- Agency: Olympic National Park
- Avg Rating: 4.00
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
Gray wolf/Dungeness River valleys
My friend Chris and I decided to head up to the top of Blue Mountain/Deer Park campground. The sun was out most of the day, but the clouds were slowly creeping across the mountains, toward us. Despite the threat of clouds, we headed up anyways, hoping to do this short trail, and watch the sunset.
Boy were we surprised when we got there. 30 seconds after closing the car door, the first clap of thunder billowed across the mountain range. Despite the threat of lightnening, we wandered around. However, the pestering ways of the swarming mosquitoes... that was quite annoying. The trail is in great condition. At the trailhead, it gives a pamphlet to read at a specified number spot on the trail. It simply tells you about the area, how it is shaped, what we're looking at, and etc.
The views were magnificent. We watched the storm brew over the ridges, making its way over Port Angeles, Sequim, and Port Townsend. Luckily, it held off enough to the west to watch the sunset. On the top of Blue Mountain, the cascades, san juan islands, vancouver island, and so much more... they are all within your views. To the south of us, was Graywolf Ridge, The needles, and southwest, Hurricane ridge.
Headed down, we watched the sun disappear. Even though the road up is kind of scary to drive, the views from the top is worth it!
Boy were we surprised when we got there. 30 seconds after closing the car door, the first clap of thunder billowed across the mountain range. Despite the threat of lightnening, we wandered around. However, the pestering ways of the swarming mosquitoes... that was quite annoying. The trail is in great condition. At the trailhead, it gives a pamphlet to read at a specified number spot on the trail. It simply tells you about the area, how it is shaped, what we're looking at, and etc.
The views were magnificent. We watched the storm brew over the ridges, making its way over Port Angeles, Sequim, and Port Townsend. Luckily, it held off enough to the west to watch the sunset. On the top of Blue Mountain, the cascades, san juan islands, vancouver island, and so much more... they are all within your views. To the south of us, was Graywolf Ridge, The needles, and southwest, Hurricane ridge.
Headed down, we watched the sun disappear. Even though the road up is kind of scary to drive, the views from the top is worth it!
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Friend Chris.
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The Needles/Graywolf Ridge
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Sunset
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