Bicycling Information

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Bicycling is an incredible way to explore San Juan Island. While our island is hilly, the views, landscapes, and character of the island come alive when peddling.

Barry McHale

 

Bicycling is one of most rewarding ways to see San Juan Island. Every year touring companies arrive and on the island's roads stream cyclists of varying levels of experience. While there are only limited numbers of trails that allow cyclists in our park, you will still get an incredible sense of the park by biking our park roads.

It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security by the island's rural atmosphere. Don't be fooled. The main routes on San Juan Island are county roads with speed limits of 45 mph, except where posted. Bicycle lanes are limited, especially on Cattle Point Road, so riders should exercise extreme caution, especially when accompanying children. The road to Cattle Point is very steep on the way to the lighthouse so plan accordingly. Please ride single file, well spaced in groups of three to four, and move completely off the road when stopped. Before exiting park access roads be sure to come to a complete stop and look both ways before entering the roadway.

 
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    Hiking on San Juan Island

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    Kayaking on San Juan Island

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    Go Tidepooling

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Last updated: October 20, 2022

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P.O. Box 429
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Phone:

360 378-2240

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