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Originally Posted by lgrt  A few years ago I did the drive, in a Passat with ground clearance of zero :-). There are a lot of turnouts and they keep the road in good shape. When you get to end parking is limited and tight.
It is a nice drive and there is frog lake along the way if you want a short hike. A climb up obstruction peak is easy enough and worth the effort, I've taken my kids 7 & 9. There is no trail you just scramble. The hiking trail from there connects with Deer Park which is also a nice drive. A lot of groups split up and pass the keys half way on the hike allowing both groups to enjoy both drives, and a hike (7 something miles) that takes you along the ridge with incredible views of the sound.
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Excellent description! Thanks! I wish I was in hiking condition, it sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon. Years ago I used to discuss old roads and trails with one of our Backroad Drivers Northwest charter members who was in his 80's at the time. He had been all over the Northwest, on foot and on wheels. He told me there used to be a mountain road across the north end of the Olympics that he once drove. It's probably a hiking trail now. If I recall it went from Hurricane Ridge to the Elwah River, possibly further than that.
Jerry