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Day Hike - Oyster Dome–North Butte–Samish Overlook Loop

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Day Hike - Oyster Dome–North Butte–Samish Overlook Loop

A loop on Blanchard Mountain to two lakes and three grand viewpoints of the Salish Sea!

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Chris Pribbernow
Chris Pribbernow
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Welcome Daylight Savings Time with an amazing hike up north of the Skagit Valley.

Starting from the main Oyster Dome Trailhead, we will hike a big loop to Oyster Dome viewpoint, North Butte, and Lily and Lizard Lakes, and Samish Overlook. The views will be incredible of the Salish Sea, San Juan Islands, and Olympic Range and both lakes are peaceful and pretty.

9am Oyster Dome Trailhead on Chuckanut Drive. The closest address is: 

2578 Chuckanut Dr, Bow, WA 98232

Trailhead is about 0.1 miles before the address. Discover Pass required to park and trailhead

Route/Place

Oyster Dome


  • USGS Bellingham South
    USGS Bow
    Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
    Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Usual hiking gear.

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