more stats
2,651 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:04:58
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
310 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude max
357 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
1,339 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:04:58
Avg time

208 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anacortes Community Forest Lands
    Anacortes, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7393 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114325 in Trail Running
    • #146585 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #185 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,539 in Trail Running
    • #4,945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This is the outer perimeter of the North Heart Lake trails which forms the backbone for several mini loops that are generally the best beginner area in the ACFL yet are super fun for all levels. 208 can be combined with 236 for a great blue loop, or 209 to 222 for a mellower option.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 743 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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on Aug 31, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to 208 trailhead (48.480810, -122.630600)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 208 located?
      208 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 48.48081, -122.6306.
      ▼ How hard is 208?
      208 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 208?
      208 has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 310 ft to 401 ft.
      ▼ How long is 208?
      208 is 2,651 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 208?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 208. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 208? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 208 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 208?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride 208. The trail is 2,651 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 208?
      208 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,943 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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