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Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running - Oyster Dome

Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry

Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running - Oyster Dome

Learn and practice trail running skills at a local frontcountry trail.

Contacts

Nataliya Semez
Nataliya Semez
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft

IMPORTANT: meet at 7:30AM at the Samish Overlook parking area

The Department of Natural Resources requests that visitors access Oyster Dome from the Samish Overlook parking area, not from the unofficial access point on Chuckanut Drive.

Discover Pass is required. 

This session focuses on skill-building. A suggested gear list will be provided at the classroom session.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Permit Information

Note to trip leaders: because this is DNR land and a permit is required, you cannot change the date of this field trip. You're welcome to change the location to another route that isn't DNR land if you need to change the date.

Note to trip leader(s) and participants: please look for a communication from The Mountaineers about your participation in this field trip. This is part of the permit from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources that was required to hold this field trip in this location. 

Route/Place

Oyster Dome


  • USGS Bellingham South
    USGS Bow
    Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
    Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses, gaiters are recommended.
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack 
  • Bring snacks and water.
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