Aurora Peak, Olympic National Park

Name: Aurora Peak
Address: Olympic National Park, United States

#43 among attractions in Olympic National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Aurora Peak is a summit in Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington. It is the highest point on Aurora Ridge. The northern flank of the ridge forms a steep escarpment above Lake Crescent, while the southern flank towers above the Sol Duc River. Other summits on the ridge are Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak. To the east the ridge is known as Happy Lake Ridge. ()

Prominence: 450 ftCoordinates: 48°1'24"N, 123°48'43"W

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Aurora Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marymere Falls, Mount Appleton, Lake Crescent, Pyramid Mountain.

2.2 miNE
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Marymere Falls, Olympic National Park
56 min walk • Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington, United States. The falls are accessed by a one-mile, well maintained, dirt trail through old-growth lowland forest consisting of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees.
6.2 miSE
Mountain
Mount Appleton, Olympic National Park
160 min walk • Mount Appleton is a 6,000+ ft double summit mountain located in the Olympic Mountains, in Clallam County of Washington state. It is set within Olympic National Park and is situated northwest of Appleton Pass.
3.1 miN
Mountain lake with trails and camping
Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park
79 min walk • Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17 miles west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101 and nearby to the small community of Piedmont.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pyramid Mountain, Olympic National Park
91 min walk • Pyramid Mountain is located high above Lake Crescent's north shore. Once known as Sugarloaf Mountain, it received its present name in 1928. It contains the ruins of an old fire lookout at the summit. It dominates the view from Barnes Point and Lake Crescent Lodge. It is accessible by trail from the Spruce Railroad Trail.
4.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Hot springs
Sol Duc Hot Springs, Olympic National Park
114 min walk • Sol Duc Hot Springs is a resort located in Olympic National Park, Washington state, that is best known for its soaking pools, hot tubs, and a swimming pool that are heated with the nearby hot springs. The resort is situated in a valley carved by the Sol Duc River.
4.8 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Spruce Railroad Trail, Olympic National Park
124 min walk • The Spruce Railroad Trail is a rail trail located on the shores of Lake Crescent about 20 miles west of Port Angeles, Washington, and is part of the 134-mile-long Olympic Discovery Trail. The trail follows the former Port Angeles Western Railroad grade along the shores of Lake Crescent.
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Storm King, Olympic National Forest
101 min walk • Mount Storm King is located within the Olympic National Park about 20 miles west of Port Angeles, Washington. The mountain is located on the south side of Lake Crescent near Barnes Point, and has an elevation of 4,500+ feet.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Boulder Peak, Olympic National Park
111 min walk • Boulder Peak is a peak located in Washington state, in Olympic National Park. The mountain is accessible by using the Olympic Hot Springs Trail and the Appleton Pass trail.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Boulder Lake, Olympic National Park
111 min walk • Boulder Lake is located in the Olympic National Park in Washington. It is accessible by the Olympic Hot Springs Trail and the Appleton Pass trail. The hike is about 12 miles round trip and has about a 2,500-foot elevation gain. At the lake there are a few camp sites and a bear wire to hang food. The lake lies at the base of Boulder Peak.
2.6 miN
Interesting neighbourhood
Rosemary Inn, Olympic National Park
68 min walk • Rosemary Inn is a historic resort located at Barnes Point, on south shore of Lake Crescent, about 17.2 miles southwest of Port Angeles, in Olympic National Park.