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3.7 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.7
12 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2005

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NHDL1000
2 McR Points
April 21, 2015
I rode this today and I was quite disappointed. I…
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PileDriver
77 McR Points
July 28, 2021
This is a nice leisurely ride through pretty…
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Written Directions

Just north of Seattle from I-5, you'll want to take exit 182 on State Route 525 north towards Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. There you'll take the Mukilteo Ferry for a 20 minute ride across the Possession Sound to Whidbey Island. Keep in mind that while waiting for the Ferry, motorcycles go to the head of the line!! Once on Whidbey Island, SR 525 continues heading north now you just need to look for where SR 20 intersects SR 525 and take SR 20 all the way up to Anacortes. After breakfast/brunch in Anacortes you can backtrack south or if you're in a hurry, just take SR 20 east straight over to I-5 (about 16 miles). I suggest you backtrack!

Scenery

You can start this ride from either end. I suggest starting from Mukilteo and catching the Ferry to Clinton. You will experience open fields to twisty mountain curves on Washington's beautiful Whidbey Island. The high light is Deception Pass, 3/4 of the way to Anacortes... The gateway to San Juan Islands. That's another story. Bring a camera, I know - Duh! ...AND binoculars for Bald Eagles.

Drive Enjoyment

Roads are fine. Free of grooves and chuck holes. Many banked curves! WooHoo!

Tourism Opportunities

Many small towns and artist enclaves to explore. I recommend Langley. Deception Pass state park had fantastic views and camping. Also, while in Mukilteo I suggest you visit the Mukilteo light house!
 

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Guest
August 2, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
I rode from Seattle up to Mukilteo today and did this ride. On the way back instead of backtracking, I followed 20 East until it met 9 in Sedro-Woolley, then took 9 South all the way down to 522 West back in to Seattle. Highly recommend this way. SR9 is a really nice ride. There were some nice twisties along the way, especially between Sedro-Woolley and Arlington.
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Guest
March 20, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
Very nice ride. So much to see and so many side roads to explore, twisties included. One of the better routes from south west Washington up to Anacortes for the Oyster run.
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amit1591
August 22, 2019
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
I rode it on one fine sunny day. I loved the ride. There is a good variation of speed. Plenty of things to do along the way. We had a lunch at beautiful town Langley, then visited Fort Casey which have amazing views, then stopped at deception pass. There are 2-3 wineries as well along the way, but I didn't get time to visit those.
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