A Guide to Biking the San Juan Islands Published

July 13, 2009

Another 15 page biking guide was published today with all the information you need to know to cycle and visit the San Juan Islands located south of the Canadian border in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains. The San Juan Islands are an archipelago consisiting of 172 islands in total, easily accessed from Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, British Columbia.

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A beach on Lopez Island

There are three main islands geared towards the tourist, that are also suitable for cycling. Lopez Island is a small, fairly flat island with an extremely friendly population. The island can be comfortably cycled in a day with ample time for some sidetrips. There are excellent restaurants and quite a  bit of accommodation choice, though not as much as is found on San Juan Island or Orcas Island.

San Juan Island is home to the quaint town of Friday Harbor, which is filled with old wood frame buildings, art galleries, a whale museum, boutiques and restaurants. Cycling San Juan Island can be done over one or two days depending on how much time you have and how energetic you might be. Stay longer to enjoy some whale watching and sea kayaking.

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Friday Harbor

Orcas Island is best left for the keener cyclists. There are hills including a possible ride to the top of Mt. Constitution which peaks at 2,409 feet above sea level. The hills are unavoidable though once you reach Eastsound Village, nine miles from the ferry, you can stay put (and visit local bookstores and galleries) and let the avid cyclists continue.

The guide will provide you with all the information you need to plan and execute your own San Juan Islands biking adventure. However if you want to leave that to someone else then look for the list of tour companies in the back offering a variety of multi day trips.

There are still many months left this year to enjoy a visit to the San Juan Islands.  They offer such a diverse array of activities that few if any will be disappointed with a holiday here.

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