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35. O- Hurricane Ridge (Flapjack Lakes area)
Directions: Olympic Peninsula. NW Washington. Several approaches to Hurricane Ridge, the most popular ones being 1) thru Hamma Hamma on FR 25 to Mildred Lakes. Or 2) N fr Hoodsport via Hwy 119, approaching via Flapjack Lakes (~5 mi).
Notes: "The pillow lava playground" is the most popular area in the park. Mt Cruiser is the most popular rock climb in the Olympics. Steep faces with rounded holds.
Classics: Mt Cruiser II 5, The Fin I 5, The Horn I 5, Trylon and Picture Pinnacles
References: OB 4(8/82)-18; Guidebook(s): Olympic Mountain Rescue's Climber's Guide to the Olympic Mountains, Beckey's Climber's Guide to the Cascade and Olympic Mountains of WA, Wood's Olympic Mountains Trail Guide
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