CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Lily & Lizard Lakes

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Moderate, Bikepacking MTB I, Bikepacking MTB II
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,200 ft

We will hike to Lily & Lizard Lakes, make a side trip to North Butte and then visit Oyster Dome.

Meet at the Ash Way Park & Ride in Lynnwood at 645am.  We'll figure out carpools and head to the Blanchard Mt. Upper Trailhead (Discover Pass required).  If you'd prefer to meetup at the trailhead, plan to arrive by 800am.   We'll start hiking by 815am.

Route/Place

Lily & Lizard Lakes



  • USGS Bow

    USGS Bellingham South

    Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains

    Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map

    see Land Manager
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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