The Anacortes Community Forest Lands are a combination of over 2800 acres of forests, meadows, lakes, and wetlands nestled into the edge of Anacortes. It offers mountain bikers 50 miles of single and
The Anacortes Community Forest Lands are a combination of over 2800 acres of forests, meadows, lakes, and wetlands nestled into the edge of Anacortes. It offers mountain bikers 50 miles of single and double track by connecting a few tracts of land that are stewarded by Friends of the Forest. From the single track you have great views of the San Juans and access to three freshwater lakes.
Rides in the Little Cranberry trails area can be connected to the Heart Lake and Whistle Lake areas. The connection between Little Cranberry and Heart lake occurs near the SE corner of the Cranberry Maps. The Cranberry trail is 126. The Heart Lake Trail is 241.
How to Find It
To Cranberry Lake
- I-5 to Exit 230
- West on Hwy 20 (14.7 mi)
- Right on Commercial St. / Hwy 20 (1.3 mi)
- Left on 12th St / Hwy 20, turns into Oakes Ave (1.6 mi)
- Left on Georgia
Trail Maps are available at Skagit Cycle Center
Additional Trailheads:
- South Little Cranberry - 37th and A ave
- Heart Lake - Heart Lake Road
- Whistle Lake - at the end of Whistle Lake Road
Typical Conditions
The trails are generally well drained in the wet months. Relatively uncrowded. Fidalgo Island is within a rain shadow.
Local Points of Interest
- Skagit Cycle Center - Anacortes Store Trail Maps and bike stuff
- Bikespot - bike shop in Anacortes - stop by for maps, parts and helpful trail info
- Gere-A-Deli Great lunch spot. The Supremo sub is huge, high quality and warm.
- The Donut House This is the pre-ride fuel of champions. These donuts define the word.
- Anacortes Brewery Local beer and great food
- Brown Lantern Alehouse Great local alehouse with lots of NW brews and other on tap
Advocacy & Stewardship
Advocacy is headed up by Friends of the ACFL.
Turn by Turn
There are many options for different loops and levels of riding skill. Having a trailmap will help considerably. Many of the trails bordering the bodies of water do not allow bicycles. These trails are generally signed or indicated on the trailmaps. Maps available from the City of Anacortes Parks & Rec.
