Fagin's Hike of the Week: Oyster Dome

Just south of Bellingham this is a great hike, first to Oyster Dome and then to Lily Lake, then to Samish Overlook. This was just hiked on 12-25-2018 and no snow or any ice. Perhaps some icy spots on this Sunday 12-30-2018 with colder temperatures in the forecast. We started hike from Chuckanut Drive (SR 11).

View from Oystem

View from Samish Overlook

Mother and daughter at Lily Lake

Driving directions:

From Seattle drive I-5 north , take the Chuckanut Drive 
Exit off of I-5 (exit 231)
Drive north just past the 10 mile post on Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) and park on the paved, wide place on the west shoulder. 
Be very,very careful parking on the shoulder. If your car's tire is over the "fog line" you will be towed.

Trail stats: To the Overlook then to the Dome and to Lily Lake and back it is close to 8 miles total. Here is the track.

Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate

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