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SaveOver 2800 acres crisscrossed with mixed use trails comprised of three main riding areas: Cranberry Lake, Heart Lake and Whistle Lake - all interlinked with connector trails.
Not a man-made berm, jump or stunt to be found - yet these trails are incredibly fun and provide a challenging ride for all skill levels, there is something here for everyone.
Not a man-made berm, jump or stunt to be found - yet these trails are incredibly fun and provide a challenging ride for all skill levels, there is something here for everyone.
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- Mountain Bike
131 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Gravel Bike
26 trails
- Adaptive Bike
18 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
177 trails
- Trail Running
177 trails
Region Details
- 21
- 1
- 28
- 71
- 10
Region Status
Open as of 15 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 177
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 131
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 26
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 18
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 177
- Trails Trail Running
- 177
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 73 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,455 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,244 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,249 ft
- Reports
- 1,585
- Photos
- 267
- Completed Counter
- 25,346
Sub Regions
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Anacortes Community Forest Lands
- 19
- 71
- 6
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Washington Park
- 3
Popular Anacortes Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 1,965 ft • 72 ft • 492 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 3,970 ft • 98 ft • 466 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2,982 ft • 54 ft • 441 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 1,273 ft • 36 ft • 435 •
A rolling up and down trail with lots of roots and a steep finish down to trail 210. Actually a blue, but it's marked black to point beginners towards other access points.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 397 ft • 11 ft • 407 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,243 ft • 32 ft • 406 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,487 ft • 75 ft • 395 •
Trail 241 is the Heart lake to Cranberry lake connector. The trail rides well both directions. Short punchy up and downs.
Anacortes Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,946 ft • 4 •
Little bit of everything, roots, rocks, ups and downs, easy and hard.
6 miles • 872 ft • 27 • Loop •
Start in Parkside Fun cross country to the base of Mount Erie Gain elevation up Mount Erie Road Fast down...
7 miles • 856 ft • 3 •
A moderate, flowy single track through some awesome island growth forest. One steep climb/descent but most...
• 4 miles • 484 ft • 9 •
• 3 miles • 509 ft • 3 •
• 4 miles • 488 ft • 6 •
Photos of Anacortes Mountain Bike
Videos of Anacortes Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| 27 - Roadies Revenge | Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Wet | Billy4hp | E-Bike |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 27 to 300 Connector | Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Wet | Billy4hp | ||
| 222 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 221 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Wet | Billy4hp | ||
| 10 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 113 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 12 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 110 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 11 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp | ||
| 114 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Billy4hp |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy4hp | add | report | activity #107654901 and 4 more | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:06am 1 day |
| Ben5JYnRS | ridden | trail | activity #107219231 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:29pm Nov 4, 2026 |
| Billy4hp | add | report | activity #106304926 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 6:49pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| Billy4hp | add | report | activity #106304922 and 4 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 6:49pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| bmadrone | wishlist | badge | activity #106085299 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:07pm Oct 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | False, my phone glitched and put this on | Feb 1, 2026 @ 2:16pm Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Counterclockwise | Sep 14, 2025 @ 10:46pm Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Clockwise. Clockwise. Clockwise. | Sep 14, 2025 @ 10:44pm Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | there's a nice viewpoint on this trail,... | Jul 31, 2024 @ 12:44pm Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| report | Yio mc | Jul 21, 2024 @ 6:36pm Jul 21, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails88 awarded -

10 Blue Trails351 awarded -

10 Black Trails52 awarded -

Epic Ride Climb 2k14 awarded -

Climbing 10k Badge59 awarded -

Climbing 100k Badge9 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 131 | 59 miles | 10,433 ft | 23 miles | 1,243 ft | #871 | #22 | 259 | 1,584 | 3 | 16,677 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 13 miles | 725 ft | 3 miles | 1,243 ft | #6,174 | #89 | 1,441 | 820 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 26 | 22 miles | 1,870 ft | 7 miles | 1,243 ft | #2,225 | #52 | 39 | 77 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 18 | 9 miles | 1,352 ft | 4 miles | 400 ft | #4,133 | #64 | 238 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 991 ft | 2 miles | 318 ft | #3,203 | #41 | 19 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 161 ft | 2,133 ft | 125 ft | 92 | 8 | |||||
| Hike | 177 | 73 miles | 13,455 ft | 28 miles | 1,243 ft | #796 | #29 | 2 | 1,584 | 1 | 2,358 | |
| Trail Running | 177 | 73 miles | 13,455 ft | 28 miles | 1,243 ft | #1,928 | #45 | 1 | 1,584 | 2 | 1,301 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2,618 ft | 75 ft | 558 ft | 322 ft | 93 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Anacortes?
Anacortes has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Anacortes?
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Anacortes?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Anacortes are:
- July (351 activities)
- August (313 activities)
- September (262 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Anacortes?
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What is the longest trail in Anacortes?
The longest trail in Anacortes is Tommy Thompson Trail at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Anacortes?
The best hiking trails in Anacortes are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Anacortes?
The best trail running trails in Anacortes are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Anacortes?
Anacortes has a total of 177 trails. Of those, 131 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Anacortes to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Anacortes?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Anacortes is 247 with 703 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Anacortes?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Anacortes is 300 with 571 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Anacortes?
Anacortes supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Anacortes?
The following bike services are available in Anacortes:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Anacortes?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Anacortes is Alt Line with an average grade of 18.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Anacortes?
Yes, there are 8 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Anacortes. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Anacortes?
The overall region status for Anacortes is Clear / Green. Out of 107 trails:
- Clear / Green: 99
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Anacortes?
Yes, Anacortes supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Anacortes that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Anacortes?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Anacortes are: View all mountain biking routes in Anacortes.
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What type of bike is most common in Anacortes?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Anacortes are:
- RD (155 activities)
- AM (117 activities)
- XC (7 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Anacortes?
The most popular Strava segments in Anacortes are:
- Tommy Thompson Water to Town (5,871 athletes)
- Tommy Thompson Tr (4,577 athletes)
- Tommy Thompson Trail Bridge (3,484 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Anacortes?
Yes, there are 18 accessible/adaptive trails in Anacortes. View all adaptive trails in Anacortes for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Anacortes?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Anacortes directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Anacortes?
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Anacortes?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Anacortes are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Anacortes.
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