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Anacortes Community Forest Lands Mountain Bike Trail
Anacortes, Washington
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
5 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 8/19/09 by AK_Dan |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 20 miles | Global Rank: #101 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 15 | Wishlist: 8 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,794/-1,503 ft (based on partial GPS data) |
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Description: There is a little of everything here. I did find a couple of nice downhill runs, but I was riding an XC bike so it was more challenging. My advice is to plan to make a day of it and explore, you should find what you are looking for. The trails are shared with horses, but the droppings won't bother you if you don't fall!
Description: There is a little of everything here. I did find a couple of nice downhill runs, but I was riding an XC bike so it was more challenging. My advice is to plan to make a day of it and explore, you should find what you are looking for. The trails are shared with horses, but the droppings won't bother you if you don't fall!
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by loggerdude2010 on September 17, 2011
without question the best experience yet, Cranberry Lake Trails and Whistle lake were rode, as well as a number of other trails i didn't get the numbers off, well worth any effort you have to give to get there and ride, some highly technical sections, some downhill, some difficult and others easier, gorfeous scenery and abundant wildlife, im going back asap and i live in Astoria Oregon!!well worth the drive, i recommend staying in Washington Park, its was located close and only $5 a nite
Similar Trail: Fort to Sea in Astoria, Cathedral tree in astoria as well
reviewed by wagnermaxx on March 7, 2010
Trail maps of the ACFL are available in color on water resistant paper. A set of three maps is available at City Hall, the Visitor’s Information Center and from local merchants. The maps show trail access and sanctioned usage.
reviewed by AK_Dan on August 19, 2009
FANTASTIC! Getting there is easy, there are literally a couple dozen access points, however I would highly advise picking up a map due to the shear number of trails here. Whenever I hear of a trail system designed or managed by a local Parks & Rec Dept I envision a handful of trails, generally around a lake, that have been ‘improved’ to the point that it seems the 100 yard hiker is the only user group happy with them. Nothing could be farther from the truth when we are talking about this trail system, my hat is off to the ACFL! The above description is a bit off, there is at least 100 miles of ride ready trails all together here ranging from wide, smooth byway to tight & twisty to technical down hills to hike-a-bike climbs. If your in the area or driving up from Seattle I highly recommend spending a day or more here. I stopped by Skagit Cycle Center on the main drag in Anacortes and picked up a great set of 3 topo maps for $10 that are a must to navigate the trail system. Anyone who has ridden here knows that although they are connected the system is really 3 different areas and the trail descriptions here should reflect that, I will work on that (including trailheads) as soon as time allows me to do so.
reviewed by Baldwijm on September 1, 2007
I grew up in Anacortes and just recently moved to Lynnwood, and all I can say is that I really really REALLY miss the trails in A-Town. You can spend weeks there and never have the same ride. Stop by visitor's information on Commercial and 8th (or right near there) and buy a trail map for about $10. It will be perfect for when you finally get lost..
reviewed by sheermadness on May 24, 2007
Rolling hills and some steep downhill as well. Fun riding! Park at Heart Lake.
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