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March Point Heronry – Rosario Head loop from Deception Pass

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Washington

Skagit County

March Point Heronry – Rosario Head loop from Deception Pass

Hard

4.8

(9963)

9,964

riders

March Point Heronry – Rosario Head loop from Deception Pass

03:31

54.6km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Deception Pass State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.1 km

March Point Heronry

Highlight • Natural

Between Padilla and Fidalgo Bays lies an island sanctuary, home to a vast Great Blue Heron colony, one of the West's largest. In 2019, 680 nests were spotted, with numbers on the rise. The island's proximity to feeding grounds makes it a haven for these majestic birds.

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24.9 km

Fidalgo Bay - Carsten Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

29.5 km

Cap Sante Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Anacortes is a base for recreational boating and has a marina. A brewery and a small regional airport are also part of this small town.

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Tip by

36.7 km

Waterfront at Washington Park

Highlight • Beach

Great place to camp. Make sure to go on Loop Road while you're there. Has free showers too.

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37.4 km

View of Orca Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orcas Island, a haven of enchantment. Vast wilderness, emerald lakes, and a flourishing artisanal community. It cradles you in its magic, a quintessential gem of Washington state.

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39.6 km

Burrows Bay

Highlight • Lake

Burrows Bay, a tranquil inlet near Washington's Fidalgo Island, holds a rich history. Charted by explorers with evolving names, it shares tales of European footsteps and the echoes of its maritime past.

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52.7 km

Rosario Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can drive to within a half mile. Beware of the steep cliffs. Keep dogs and children close.

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54.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

9.75 km

6.82 km

5.05 km

1.15 km

472 m

180 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

8.51 km

1.68 km

472 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Today

Tuesday 14 July

23°C

9°C

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March Point Heronry – Rosario Head loop from Deception Pass

March Point Heronry

Cap Sante Marina

Waterfront at Washington Park

View of Orca Islands

Burrows Bay

Rosario Head

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