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Thompson Trail Development
- Status
- Funded in 2001
This project converts a former Burlington-Northern Railroad corridor to a 2.75 mile universally accessible pedestrian/bike trail. The project will create a paved waterfront trail that will provide a means for recreational and commuter pedestrians/cyclists to enjoy the flora and fauna along the shore of Fidalgo Bay. It will also serve as an alternate route to SR20 for cyclists traveling from the March Point Park-n-Ride to the San Juan/Sidney, BC Ferry in western Anacortes. The trestle that spans Fidalgo Bay will provide an opportunity for the public to view and enjoy the tidelands. Although the City of Anacortes enjoys over 134 miles of trails within the parks and forestlands, there are no waterfront trails nor ADA accessible trails.
Location
From I-5, travel west from Burlington on SR 20. After approximately 10.6 miles, you will be approaching Fidalgo Bay. The eastern end of the trestle that spans Fidalgo Bay is the eastern end of the Thompson Trail (you may wish to turn right onto March's Point Road at the signal to visit this terminus). In approximately one mile, turn off SR20 onto Fidalgo Bay Road, which parrellels the Trail (you may access the site as it traverses the RV Park). Continue on Fidalgo Bay Road into Anacortes, where the Trail runs to 22nd Street & R-Avenue.
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Thompson Trail Development
- This project converts a former Burlington-Northern Railroad corridor to a 2.75 mile universally accessible pedestrian/bike trail. The project will create a paved waterfront trail that will provide a means for recreational and commuter pedestrians/cyclists to enjoy the flora and fauna along the shore of Fidalgo Bay. It will also serve as an alternate route to SR20 for cyclists traveling from the March Point Park-n-Ride to the San Juan/Sidney, BC Ferry in western Anacortes. The trestle that spans Fidalgo Bay will provide an opportunity for the public to view and enjoy the tidelands. Although the City of Anacortes enjoys over 134 miles of trails within the parks and forestlands, there are no waterfront trails nor ADA accessible trails.
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What is the WWRP?
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
