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2.0 miles
Distance
703 ft
Climb
-538 ft
Descent
00:43:32
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
302 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
320 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
43%
Grade min
4,951 ft
Distance climb
4,012 ft
Distance down
1,503 ft
Distance flat
00:43:32
Avg time

247 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anacortes Community Forest Lands
    Anacortes, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #137928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155531 in Trail Running
    • #109702 in Hiking
    • #3800 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,360 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #4,676 in Trail Running
    • #3,793 in Hiking
    • #32 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

This trail skirts around the southern base of Mt. Erie. Lots of tight rock sections, rock gardens, tight steep switchbacks and brutal punchy climbs make this trail a fun challenge for skilled riders - expect to push your bike here and there, but trail is mostly rideable.

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Hike-a-bikeRock gardens

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 8, 2024 @ 10:29am
Dec 8, 2024
 Ton of foliage. I cut a couple small trees.
Dec 23, 2023 @ 2:32am
Dec 23, 2023
Jan 9, 2021 @ 5:39pm
Jan 9, 2021
 for me 11 spots I had put a foot down or push. between 50 yards and 100 yards of walking. Goal is walking only 5 spots 50 yards.
Apr 5, 2020 @ 10:39am
Apr 5, 2020
Mar 20, 2020 @ 11:23am
Mar 20, 2020
 Good shape. No trees on the trail. I rode it opposite of what trialforks shows... punchy climbs make it a challenge. More technical on the Western...
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on Dec 8, 2024
Wet
Avg: 3.8 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.7 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      chucknasty
      I think the comments on here are a little misleading so this comment is for anyone thinking about riding this trail. 1. definitely ride the opposite direction of what trailforks lists it (this would mean east to west). 2. It's not actually a "technical challenge" in the way I was expecting (I was thinking rocks and roots), it's just extremely steep and punchy so it's more of a fitness/leg power challenge then a test of skills. 3. I found the downhill sections to be not very fun since they were mostly just extremely steep switch backs with a very low average speed.

      Props to anyone who can clean it, you have my respect.
      i-g-o-r i-g-o-r
      The best trail at ACFL if you can handle the punchy climbs. I usually ride in the opposite direction than in Trailforks and can clear everything on a good (dry) day. The view at the bench used to be better but the trees are too tall now Smile
      Haven't tried it in the Trailforks direction in many years. May not be totally ridable that way.
      Peterrt
      Don’t waste your time riding this trail. It is one of the worst mountain biking trails at ACFL I have ridden. I spent most of the ride off my bike than on it do to the very steep climbs and crappy design of the trail. My suggestion is to ride any of the other great trails at ACFL.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 247 located?
      247 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 48.45845, -122.63537.
      ▼ How hard is 247?
      247 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 247?
      247 has 703 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 538 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 302 ft to 597 ft.
      ▼ How long is 247?
      247 is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 247?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 247. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 247? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 247 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 247?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride 247. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 247?
      247 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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