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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Oyster Dome–North Butte–Samish Overlook Loop

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

Contacts

Elliott Krivenko
Elliott Krivenko
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph

A loop hike taking in Lily Lake, Lizard Lake, North Butte, Oyster Dome and Samish Overlook. Most of the hike is on well-maintained forest trails with a lot of tree cover. 

More details will be provided in the pre-trip email a couple days prior to the trip. 

Meet at the Blanchard mountain Trail Upper Parking lot at 8 a.m.

https://goo.gl/maps/VnMZghefcmzcA4HQ7

Parking pass needed: Discover Pass 

The parking lot is up a forest road. There is a junction that could lead you the wrong way, so be sure to pay attention to the signs. Be sure to go to the upper parking lot and not the lower, and Do NOT take the road to the Samish Overlook! 

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

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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