Archer Mountain–Archer Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits
3.2 mi · ▲ 1,509 ft · 1 hr 49 min
Archer Mountain–Archer Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits is a 3.2-mile out-and-back near Saint Cloud, WA. The route passes Archer Mountain Viewpoint before reaching Archer Mountain at the turnaround, 1.6 miles in. It climbs 1,509 ft, with sections as steep as 34% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 68/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Archer Mountain–Archer Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits
3.2 mi · ▲ 1,509 ft · 1 hr 49 min
Elevation 679–1,938 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: High valley Trailhead · 45.61320, -122.11739
Weather Sep 4: Heavy drizzle, high 65°F / low 53° · precip 60% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:43 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Archer Mountain Trail, heading N.
- 0.8 miPass Archer Mountain Viewpoint.
- 0.6 miBear left, heading NE.
- 200 ftReach Archer Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.6 mi in (~76 min). Leave by 6:07 PM for the 7:43 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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