Fort Flagler State Park

Bluff Viewpoint–Fort Flagler State Park Viewpoint, 5 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 46 min

Bluff Viewpoint–Fort Flagler State Park Viewpoint, 5 sights is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Fort Flagler State Park near Fort Flagler, WA. The route passes Fort Flagler State Park Viewpoint, Fort Flagler State Park Beach and Bluff Viewpoint. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain. It scores 22/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi56 – 125 ft2.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Bluff Trail 48.09911, -122.69212
Nearest town Fort Flagler, WA

Directions

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Bluff Viewpoint–Fort Flagler State Park Viewpoint, 5 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 46 min

Elevation 57–124 ft

Out & Back · Fort Flagler State Park

Trailhead: Bluff Trail · 48.09911, -122.69212

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:51 AM · sunset 8:44 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 50 ftPass Fort Flagler State Park Viewpoint.
  3. 50 ftPass Fort Flagler State Park Beach.
  4. 50 ftContinue straight onto Bluff Trail, heading NW.
  5. 0.5 miTurn right, heading W.
  6. 50 ftPass Bluff Viewpoint.
  7. 0.2 miTurn left onto Calwell Trail, heading W.
  8. 0.4 miReach Bluff Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 0.4 miTurn right onto Bluff Trail, heading N.
  10. 0.2 miTurn right, heading NE.
  11. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

43% gravel38% dirt19% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 8:44 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 8:06 PM for the 8:44 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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