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3.7 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.7
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Whidbey Island Wonder

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

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NHDL1000
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April 21, 2015
I rode this today and I was quite disappointed. I…
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MAX ROUSHMAN
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April 19, 2020
Lots of tourist traffic, scenic, and a ferry ride…
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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
June 30, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Took the ferry from Mukilteo, would reccomend waiting a bit for traffic to clear, the drive was nice but the lack of passing zones and 2 lanes only left me doing 35 MPH for the entire trip stuck behind some bluehairs in their R.V. nice scenery, but pick an off time to ride it.
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September 21, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
I did this route today like Taso suggested (circling to 9 in sedro-woolley) and it was amazing! Though whidbey has wonderful scenery I almost enjoyed taking 9 from sedro down to 522 better. My 06' 636 tore those twisties to pieces.
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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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