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Anacortes Community Forest Lands North

4.7 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Anacortes, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Anacortes Community Forest Lands North's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicMile markers

Expansive park network encompassing over 2,800 acres of wetlands, meadows, forests & lakes.

What runners say about Anacortes Community Forest Lands North

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Great place, good fishing, absolutely beautiful”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Wonderful, smarvelous piece of preserved natural forest with a well-marked series of trails.”

Anacortes's most wonderful areas...you can ride your horse, mountain bike, motorcycle (in some areas) and bring the kids/dogs...the beauty is all around. There is old growth trees, lakes and other amazing sights.

★★★★★ — Laura , Nov 2017

Wonderful, smarvelous piece of preserved natural forest with a well-marked series of trails. I've visited four times over the last week and taken a different route every time. Thank yOu to those who set this land aside and made and maintain the trails.

★★★★★ — Kristine , Feb 2020

A beautiful park! There was a wide path that went through the picturesque forest, plus several smaller trails that branched off from the wide trail. I didn't get to spend much time here, so I will need to come back another day, but I really enjoyed the time I did have here. Beautiful. No motorcycles permitted.

★★★★★ — Raerae , Jan 2019

Beautiful forest with lakes and wetlands. Had the opportunity to mountain bike on permitted trails and felt priviliged to experience this gem. What a wonderful asset for the Annacortes community.

★★★★★ — Lesley , Apr 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Great place, good fishing, absolutely beautiful”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Wonderful, smarvelous piece of preserved natural forest with a well-marked series of trails.”

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Plan your run at Anacortes Community Forest Lands North

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitecityofanacortes.org
  • Phone(360) 293-1918

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Anacortes Community Forest Lands North

Anacortes, Washington

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.