Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Anacortes

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Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Anacortes

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Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Anacortes

01:40

29.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 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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5.85 km

Tommy Thompson Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

Tommy Thompson Parkway is a great car-free route out to March Point, with nice water views along the trestle. But heads up—seagulls drop shells here to crack them open, leaving …

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5.91 km

Tommy Thompson Parkway

Highlight • Bridge

This quarter-mile trestle bridge spans Fidalgo Bay, giving elevated views of the water and surrounding landscapes. However, this area is also a dining area for local gulls, who drop clams …

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14.4 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 …

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14.6 km

March Point Heronry

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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