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Big Cedar Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Anacortes, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Big Cedar Trail'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.
What runners say about Big Cedar Trail
Fine new trail near Pass Lake - park at Pass Lake and follow the west loop trail to signs for Big Cedar Trail which adds a new northern loop to the Pass Lake Trail. You will get a workout but this new trail accesses a lot of virgin areas.
Great trail. It does a big loop through the woods. My 6 year old son and I did it once a week all summer long.
Loop trail is a solid little stroll ~2.2 mile with some climbs and descents. Pleasant
Trail conditions & character
“Fine new trail near Pass Lake - park at Pass Lake and follow the west loop trail to signs for Big Cedar Trail which adds a new northern loop to the Pass Lake Trail.”
Plan your run at Big Cedar Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefidalgoweather.net
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