Hike Sares Head

Anacortes, Washington

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Distance

2.1 miles

Elevation Gain

440 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Teddy Peterschmidt

This easily accessible hike offers up stunning views of the bay.

Starting at the parking area, there is a roughly 2 mile hike through the woods. Depending on which route you take, you will suddenly end up at one of many incredible view points looking West at the Olympic Mountains, open ocean, and the San Juan Islands. In some areas you will be about 150 feet above the water, but there are places where you can scramble down rocks to get to the water level. For the freedivers out there, this is a great launching point when the tides are right.

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Beach

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

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