more stats
1,273 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
348 ft
Altitude min
388 ft
Altitude max
352 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

242 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anacortes Community Forest Lands
    Anacortes, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95898 in Trail Running
    • #100283 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,059 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,149 in Trail Running
    • #3,580 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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.

Tags
Rooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 81 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 851 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
Status:
on Jun 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 242 located?
      242 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 48.4756, -122.62792.
      ▼ How hard is 242?
      242 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 242?
      242 has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 348 ft to 388 ft.
      ▼ How long is 242?
      242 is 1,273 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 242?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 242. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 242? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 242 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 242?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 242. The trail is 1,273 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 242?
      242 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,681 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,966 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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