Trip
Day Hike - Oyster Dome
Climb from Chuckanut Drive to Samish overlook, loop around the back of Blanchard Mountain past Lily lake to Oyster Dome. Return to parking via Samish connector trail.
Contacts
- Sun, Jan 27, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,060 ft
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Chuckanut Drive trailhead at 8:45 am, carpool opportunities near Seattle will be sent in the Hello Hiker email.
This hike starts off at a significant grade. The first time doing this hike made me a convert to hiking poles, I strongly recommend them.
Since this hike is scheduled for late January, it would not be unusual to encounter ice and snow, at a minimum in the shaded areas. Please bring traction augmentation like microspikes or yak-traks for your safety. The planned distance is 9.5 miles, but can be shortened if it's really rainy and uncomfortable.
Post-hike we can adjorn to the Edison Inn for refresments and hot food.
Oyster Dome
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USGS Bellingham South
USGS Bow
Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter