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5,036 ft
Distance
186 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:14:19
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
442 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude max
453 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
2,293 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:14:19
Avg time

205 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anacortes Community Forest Lands
    Anacortes, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #137432 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85660 in Trail Running
    • #71158 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,350 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,956 in Trail Running
    • #2,857 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail borders the east and south side of Whistle Lake. Bikes are not allowed on the section between 205 and 234/29. Access it from trail 234, 29, 217, 206, or 22. The section between 217 and 206 has steep technical climbs and descents. It is one of the more challenging trails in the ACFL.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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205 Trail Reports

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Feb 6, 2021 @ 10:08am
Feb 6, 2021
 Very slippery rocks. The most technical sections would be more rideable in the dry
Jul 4, 2020 @ 11:40am
Jul 4, 2020
 Rocks and roots were slick.
Mar 20, 2020 @ 11:23am
Mar 20, 2020
Mar 2, 2019 @ 4:27pm
Mar 2, 2019
Dec 24, 2018 @ 5:50pm
Dec 24, 2018
 The middle part is all clear. Pretty slick though
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on Feb 6, 2021
Wet
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Whistle Lake Loop
      6 miles • 904 ft • 15 •
      Hiking route around Whistle Lake

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 205 located?
      205 is located in Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Anacortes, Washington, United States. It is part of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46044, -122.60363.
      ▼ How hard is 205?
      205 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 205?
      205 has 186 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 442 ft to 568 ft.
      ▼ Is 205 a point to point trail?
      205 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 205?
      205 is 5,036 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 205?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 205. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 205? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 205 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 205?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride 205. The trail is 5,036 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 205?
      205 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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