Fodor's Expert Review Mt. Olympus

The highest peak in the Olympic Mountain range, Mt. Olympus towers over the park at 7,980 feet. It gets 50--70 feet of snow every year, supporting several glaciers including Blue Glacier, which has been one of the most-studied glaciers in the world. That glacier and others in the mountain range have been retreating rapidly in recent decades due to climate change. Because of its location in the park, the best view of Mt. Olympus is from Hurricane Ridge. Unlike other major mountains in Washington state, it can't be seen from major cities or even nearby towns.