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CHS 2 Hike - Oyster Dome

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Oyster Dome

Oyster Dome from Upper Blanchard Parking Lot. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

Contacts

Justin Bland
Justin Bland
Primary Leader
Ericka Mitterndorfer
Ericka Mitterndorfer
Co-Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • Pace: 2-3 MPH

In this hike you'll get stunning views, well-maintained paths, and a mostly shaded trail. Challenges include steep climbs and horse droppings (this is a shared path). This will be a muddy trail - choose your footwear (during and after hike) wisely.

You will receive the "Hello Hiker" pre-trip email Tuesday evening before the hike. 
Out: Lilly Lizard Trail to  Lilly Max Connector to Max's Shortcut; a quick side trip to Lilly Lake, then to the Oyster Dome overlook for stunning views of The Sound.
Back: Lilly Lake trail to loop onto Lilly Lizard trail.
Post hike lunch / hike retrospective will be at Aslan Brewing in downtown Bellingham. v+gf options available:  https://www.aslanbrewing.com/brewpub-menu

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

Upper Blanchard Parking Lot. 48.61691907275387, -122.3861591175432

Exit 240 on I-5.

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. Please be sure you are in the upper parking lot and not the lower.

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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