Olympic Peninsula Loop & Hurricane Ridge (US-101)
A ride of extraordinary diversity: climbing 17 miles of switchbacks to Hurricane Ridge overlooking Mt. Olympus glaciers, followed by winding shores around deep-blue Lake Crescent and towering Hoh Rainforest cedar groves out to sea stacks.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is Olympic Peninsula Loop & Hurricane Ridge (US-101)? ▼
Olympic Peninsula Loop & Hurricane Ridge (US-101) spans 115 miles and packs approximately 310 curves (2.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 20 ft - 5,242 ft (Hurricane Ridge) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Port Angeles, WA (Latitude 48.1181, Longitude -123.4307) and finishes at Forks / Ruby Beach (Pacific Ocean), WA (Latitude 47.7095, Longitude -124.414).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.