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Vancouver Lake – Frenchman Bar loop from Lakeshore

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Vancouver Lake – Frenchman Bar loop from Lakeshore

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Vancouver Lake – Frenchman Bar loop from Lakeshore

01:41

29.1km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vancouver Lake Wildlife Area

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1.01 km

Burnt Bridge Creek View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Burnt Bridge Creek is a 13-mile stream starting near Orchards and ending in Vancouver Lake. For the first 8 miles, the creek travels through natural and artificial waterways before joining a small canyon. The creek's lower section is home to coho salmon, rainbow trout, and steelhead. The 8-mile Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail, a popular path for walking, biking, and jogging, runs along the creek as well.

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14.0 km

Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park Beach and River View

Highlight • Beach

Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park in Vancouver, Washington, is a 120-acre park situated along the Columbia River. It features a sandy beach, grassy picnic areas, and scenic views of the river and Mount Hood in the distance. The park is popular for activities such as swimming, picnicking, fishing, and birdwatching. A paved trail connects Frenchman’s Bar to Vancouver Lake, making it a favorite spot for walking, running, and biking. The park includes picnic tables, barbecue grills, restrooms, and parking facilities.

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18.5 km

Vancouver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Vancouver Lake is a large, shallow lake located near Vancouver, Washington. The lake is popular for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing due to its calm waters. The Vancouver Lake Regional Park is located on its western shore and provides amenities such as picnic areas, open fields, restrooms, and a sandy beach for relaxing. The park is a great spot for birdwatching, as the area is home to diverse waterfowl and other wildlife. While swimming is permitted, water quality can vary, and advisories are posted as needed.

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18.9 km

Frenchman Bar

Highlight • Beach

Frenchman Bar is a narrow strip of land created by Vancouver Lake and the Columbia River. This scenic bit of land has several parks and great views over both bodies of water.

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19.0 km

Vancouver Lake

Highlight • Lake

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

1.38 km

765 m

562 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

9.41 km

562 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Vancouver Lake – Frenchman Bar loop from Lakeshore

Burnt Bridge Creek View

Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park Beach and River View

Vancouver Lake

Frenchman Bar

Vancouver Lake

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