Grand Ridge Trail

Mount Olympus from the Grand Ridge
Mount Olympus from the Grand Ridge

I tried to hike the Grand Ridge last year but the weather wasn't cooperating. Took the day off today to hike because the weather was supposed to be nice. The Grand ridge trail connects Deer Park with Obstruction Point in Olympic National Park. Robert L. Wood, author of the Olympic Mountains Trail Guide calls this trail the highest in the Olympics, probably due to its length as well as its height. One thing is for sure, the Grand Ridge Trail is a beautiful hike. My total miles today, about 15. Not sure of the elevation gain, lot of ups and downs, a couple thousand feet at least.

All the literature calls this the Grand Ridge Trail
See even they call it the Grand Ridge.... sometimes
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Grand Ridge Trail
Elk Mountain Benchmark
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Grand Valley - Moose Lake
Grand Ridge Trail
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Grand Valley - Moose Lake
Watermelon Snow
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Grand Ridge Trail
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Grand Ridge Trail
Obstruction Point on the Grand Ridge Trail
Obstruction Point on the Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Marmot on a rock - Grand Ridge Trail
Maiden Peak Benchmark
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Maiden Lake - Grand Ridge Trail
Maiden Lake - Grand Ridge Trail
Roaring Winds Camp
Roaring Winds Camp
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Grand Ridge Trail
A misplaced benchmark
Grand Ridge Trail junction
Grand Ridge Trail junction
Grand Ridge Trail junction
Watermelon Snow
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The Needles from the Grand Ridge Trail
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Grand Ridge Trail
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Grand Ridge Trail
Chipmunk - Grand Ridge Trail
Chipmunk - Grand Ridge Trail
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Lupine - Grand Ridge Trail
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Glacier Lily
Avalanche Lily
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Elk Mountain Panorama
Elk Mountain Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Grand Ridge Trail Panorama
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
Avalanche Lilies - Grand Ridge Trail
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  • November 21, 2020 at 8:10 pm
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    What an awesome album of photos from this incredible hike! It’s high on my list for next summer! Thanks for sharing!

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