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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 sharp debris that’s notorious for causing flats. Ride with caution, and if you’re on skinny tires, consider walking your bike across the worst sections.

Mount Erie is the highest point on Fidalgo Island, topping out at 1,273 feet. The climb up is steep but paved, and the summit rewards you with big views. On clear days, you can spot Mount Baker to the northeast and Mount Rainier far off to the southeast. A solid goal for a road ride if you’re up for the challenge.

Mount Vernon, Washington is a small city located in the heart of the Skagit Valley. It’s known for its vibrant tulip fields, especially during the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The city also offers scenic views of the Skagit River and nearby Cascade Mountains.

99% of my bike rides utilize this route out of Anacortes. Beware the flying clams!

Roadside lake in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. People fish, swim, hike and bike here. Maybe horsies too. May be tainted by toxic algae in the summer months - check before you swim or let your dog swim.

The trestle provides a car-free route to March's Point, BUT there is a downside. Sea gulls use the trestle to crack open clams, dropped from above, and the pointy shards litter the trestle until the sweeping angels come. I've punctured many times here, and ruined a couple of expensive bike tires. I wish there was some kind of "Shell Report" or webcam or some way of knowing the condition of the trestle before you head out on your bike. And if I wanted to walk my bike across the trestle, I wouldn't have ridden a bike.

Look for the pelicans out by the channel!!

The seagulls use the Parkway as a place to break open shellfish, leaving behind sharp broken seashells. Take care if you have thinner road bike tires.