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A-Line Sunset Point–A-0700, 8 sights

14.7 mi · ▲ 1,864 ft · 5 hr 50 min

A-Line Sunset Point–A-0700, 8 sights is a 14.7-mile out-and-back near Stimson, WA. The route reaches A-Line Sunset Point. It climbs 1,864 ft, with sections as steep as 30% grade, and is mostly gravel. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi377 – 1,191 ft · steepest grade: 30%15.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: A-Line 47.05361, -123.19627
Nearest town Stimson, WA
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A-Line Sunset Point–A-0700, 8 sights

14.7 mi · ▲ 1,864 ft · 5 hr 50 min

Elevation 376–1,189 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: A-Line · 47.05361, -123.19627

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:57 AM · sunset 8:43 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on A-Line, heading SE.
  2. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Livin' the Dream (Lower), heading SW.
  3. 50 ftBear left onto Stormy, heading S.
  4. 250 ftTurn right onto Bowfinger, heading SE.
  5. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Stormy, heading SE.
  6. 0.1 miContinue straight onto A-Line, heading SW.
  7. 1.1 miTurn right onto A-4800, heading W.
  8. 50 ftBear left onto A-Line, heading W.
  9. 2.5 miBear right onto A-3000A, heading SW.
  10. 50 ftTurn left onto A-Line, heading SW.
  11. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Old A-Line, heading W.
  12. 100 ftContinue straight onto A-Line, heading W.
  13. 0.2 miBear right, heading SW.
  14. 0.8 miTurn right onto A-1020, heading SW.
  15. 50 ftBear left onto A-Line, heading SW.
  16. 0.7 miTurn right onto A-0870, heading SW.
  17. 50 ftBear left onto A-Line, heading SW.
  18. 0.4 miPass A-Line Sunset Point.
  19. 0.7 miContinue straight onto A-0700, heading SW.
  20. 150 ftReach A-Line Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  21. 150 ftContinue straight onto A-Line, heading SW.
  22. 1.1 miBear right onto A-0870, heading NE.
  23. 50 ftTurn left onto A-Line, heading NE.
  24. 0.7 miBear right onto A-1020, heading NE.
  25. 50 ftTurn left onto A-Line, heading NE.
  26. 1.1 miContinue straight onto Old A-Line, heading N.
  27. 100 ftContinue straight onto A-Line, heading N.
  28. 0.2 miTurn right onto A-3000A, heading N.
  29. 50 ftBear left onto A-Line, heading N.
  30. 2.5 miBear right onto A-4800, heading NE.
  31. 50 ftTurn left onto A-Line, heading NE.
  32. 1.1 miContinue straight onto Stormy, heading E.
  33. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Bowfinger, heading NE.
  34. 0.3 miTurn left onto Stormy, heading NE.
  35. 250 ftBear right onto Livin' the Dream (Lower), heading N.
  36. 50 ftContinue straight onto A-Line, heading N.
  37. 200 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/a-line-sunset-point-a-0700-out-back-8-sights

Trail surface

94% gravel6% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 5:57 AMSunset 8:43 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 8:04 PM for the 8:43 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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