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2.0 miles
Distance
703 ft
Climb
-538 ft
Descent
00:45:59
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
00:45:59
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247 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anacortes Community Forest Lands
    Anacortes, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137361 in Trail Running
    • #107296 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 9, 2026
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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
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        Directions to 247-89556 trailhead (48.458450, -122.635370)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 247

        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.

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