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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Oyster Dome & North Butte

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph). Visit Oyster Dome and North Butte, two viewpoints with great views of the Salish Sea and the San Juan islands.

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Ann Taft
Ann Taft
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,150 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 MPH

From the Blanchard Forest Upper Trailhead (a restroom is available here), we will take the Lily Lizard Trail, Lily Max Connector, and Larry Reed Trails out to the Samish Overlook (a restroom is available here).  From there we will take the Chuckanut, Samish Bay Connector, and Oyster Dome trails out to Oyster Dome.  We will take about a 10 minute break at Oyster Dome to enjoy the view (weather permitting) and a quick snack.  Then we will retrace our steps and connect with the trail to Lily Lake, then past the lake and up to North Butte.  We will take a longer 20 minute lunch break at this less visited but very beautiful viewpoint (weather permitting!).  We will then retrace our steps to connect with the trail to Lizard Lake, and then reconnect with the Lily Lizard Trail to return to the trailhead.

We will meet at the Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper parking lot at 9am.  A Discover Pass is required to park here.  There are restrooms at this trailhead.  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Blanchard+mountain+Trail+Upper+Parking+lot/@48.61699,-122.3883532,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54850ae7463e3b15:0xd8a9d28670529ba3!8m2!3d48.6169865!4d-122.3857729!16s%2Fg%2F11c2kx40wg?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Carpool option:  Meet at the Ash Way Park and Ride in Lynnwood at 7:45am.  It is a 60 mile drive to the trailhead.  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ash+Way+Park+and+Ride,+Lynnwood,+WA+98087/@47.8519922,-122.2596254,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549005b42d83b8c5:0x556694777e4d1ee5!8m2!3d47.8514353!4d-122.2590954!16s%2Fg%2F11b8tgfdzb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Post-Hike Meal Option:  Terramar Brewstillery in the town of Edison, just south of the Chuckanut area.  Terramar Menu here: https://www.terramarcraft.com/food-menu

Terramar Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Terramar+Brewstillery/@48.5633001,-122.4461298,799m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x548575cff05e86a7:0x9505540884dcffcb!8m2!3d48.5635996!4d-122.4436853!16s%2Fg%2F11f50vvmfd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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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