March Point Heronry – Cranberry Lake loop from Deception Pass

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Washington

Skagit County

March Point Heronry – Cranberry Lake loop from Deception Pass

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March Point Heronry – Cranberry Lake loop from Deception Pass

03:33

54.6km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Deception Pass State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.1 km

March Point Heronry

Highlight • Natural

Between Padilla and Fidalgo Bays lies an island sanctuary, home to a vast Great Blue Heron colony, one of the West's largest. In 2019, 680 nests were spotted, with numbers …

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24.9 km

Fidalgo Bay - Carsten Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

29.5 km

Cap Sante Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Anacortes is a base for recreational boating and has a marina. A brewery and a small regional airport are also part of this small town.

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33.7 km

Cranberry Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cranberry Lake is absolutely beautiful. It's an easy hike and offers multiple swimming holes along the way.

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38.1 km

Waterfront at Washington Park

Highlight • Beach

Great place to camp. Make sure to go on Loop Road while you're there. Has free showers too.

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38.8 km

View of Orca Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orcas Island, a haven of enchantment. Vast wilderness, emerald lakes, and a flourishing artisanal community. It cradles you in its magic, a quintessential gem of Washington state.

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41.0 km

Burrows Bay, a tranquil inlet near Washington's Fidalgo Island, holds a rich history. Charted by explorers with evolving names, it shares tales of European footsteps and the echoes of its maritime past.

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54.6 km

End point

Parking

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