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Rugged Pacific Coast–Deception Pass

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Rugged Pacific Coast–Deception Pass

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Rugged Pacific Coast–Deception Pass

Recommended by 6 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Deception Pass State Park

Access to this Highlight may be restricted or limited.

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 9, 2023

    In a curious twist of geography, Deception Pass acquired its name back in 1792 when Captain George Vancouver and his expedition initially believed Whidbey Island to be a connected peninsula, and Deception Pass a mere bay. Their naming of the channel as “Deception Pass” stemmed from this unintentional deception.

      October 23, 2024

      A magical topography. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember, like 4 years old. This is next-level global architecture. Interior design, whatever. This landscape is worthy of fabled HHGTTG creative Slartibartfast, whose expertise lie in fjords.

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