Agate Pass

Location: Suquamish, WA

Region: Puget Sound

Best Season: Year round

Difficulty: Intermediate

Primary Bike Surface: Paved

Passes/Permits: None

Water Length: 4mi

Bike Length: 4.6mi

Suggested Bike Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/79097766

Recommended Trip Type: Lock-n-Paddle/Paddle-n-Unlock (what’s this?)

Parking: Suquamish Pier (Several parking spaces) and Dock St. Road (Limited Parking spaces)

Description:

This is an intermediate saltwater river bikeraft route due to fewer water access points and strong currents under the bridge.  Another challenge with this route is that the Agate Pass bridge is narrow for bikes. It sees a lot of bicycle traffic and there are “Cyclist on Bridge” flashing warning signs, so generally drivers are courteous to cyclist, but it can be a bit tight on the bridge. It is recommended to park in Suquamish as the Bainbridge Island Dock Street access does not accommodate very much parking. There is a bike rack at Dock Street to lock a bike and several options to lock a bike in Suquamish.

PRO Tip: During a flood tide be sure plan to start your paddle at Suquamish Pier and finish at Dock Street. During an ebb tide you will want to plan the paddle for the reverse direction. This is the beauty of this route depending on the tidal conditions the saltwater river runs both directions.

Water Flow: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9445753

References: https://kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com

Hazards: Wind, Cold water, Tidal currents, Marine Traffic, Vehicle Traffic

Disclaimer: While we strive to present accurate information, the earth is not static. Conditions change, information may become outdated, and some things you read on the internet just may not be true. If you run across any information that needs updated please Contact Us and let us know. You alone are responsible for your safety. Treat this information as a preliminary guide only. You must evaluate conditions and your experience level to determine your own safety. The authors of this website are not held responsible for your safety.