Sunrise Point Loop
The Sunrise Viewpoint Hike at Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, Washington is a moderate 0.9-mile loop that leads to Sunrise Point and features panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Port Angeles area.Sunrise Point on Hurricane Ridge
The hike to Sunrise Point begins along the eastern side of the main parking lot near the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and ski area where the trailhead can be found on the north side of the lot. The trail initially leads through an open meadow along an easy path, but quickly ascends the nearby hill.This route takes you along the Sunrise Point loop counter-clockwise, which arguably is the more-difficult route as the eastern side of the loop follows a moderate trail that ascends at a steeper elevation grade, but also provides better views along the way. On the left-hand side of the loop, hikers will find several short switchbacks that makes ascending easier. You choose how you ascend, but we took the harder route up to take in views of the sun setting atop the Olympic Mountains with easterly views.
No matter what time of day you hike up to the Sunrise Viewpoint, you'll find stunning panoramic views without having to push in a lot of time to reach them.