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1,273 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:03:02
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
00:03:02
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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 [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71828 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58257 in Trail Running
    • #101359 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 17.1 km average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 16.0 km avg distance
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  • 832 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 242

        ▼ 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 11 m of elevation gain. The trail has 12 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 106 m to 118 m.
        ▼ How long is 242?
        242 is 388.0 m 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 242?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 242 are:
        • October (86 activities)
        • June (61 activities)
        • May (56 activities)
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        ▼ 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 388.0 m 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 2,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,893 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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