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Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Telegraph Slough Wildlife Area

Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Telegraph Slough Wildlife Area

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(7442)

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Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Telegraph Slough Wildlife Area

01:32

35.8km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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5.58 km

March Point Heronry

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 on the rise. The island's proximity to feeding grounds makes it a haven for these majestic birds.

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5.75 km

Old Railway Structure

Highlight • Structure

I'd just stay out of here if you have fragile tires

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19.0 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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25.1 km

Tommy Thompson Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

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.

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25.2 km

Tommy Thompson Parkway

Highlight • Bridge

This quarter-mile trestle bridge spans Fidalgo Bay, giving elevated views of the water and surrounding landscapes. However, this area is also a dining area for local gulls, who drop clams onto the bridge to crack them open, leaving behind sharp shell fragments that can litter the path. While the city occasionally sweeps the trail, watch your step.

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30.1 km

March Point Heronry

Highlight • Natural

Tip by

35.8 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

13.0 km

3.92 km

3.91 km

1.23 km

242 m

188 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

7.81 km

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Tommy Thompson Trestle – March Point Heronry loop from Telegraph Slough Wildlife Area

March Point Heronry

Old Railway Structure

Cap Sante Marina

Tommy Thompson Trestle

Tommy Thompson Parkway

March Point Heronry

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