Oyster Dome Trail in Blanchard State Forest
The Oyster Dome Trail, accessed via Chuckanut Drive and the Samish Bay Connector, offers hikers a rewarding journey through Blanchard State Forest. The path meanders through lush forests of alder, cedar, and Douglas fir, with occasional views of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Peninsula. The trail culminates at the expansive Oyster Dome rock slab, providing panoramic vistas of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island, and the Olympic Mountains. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Sea #Overlook
- Distance: 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,014 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,991 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,021 ft
- Minimum elevation: 184 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 49 m
- Moving speed: 2.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 18.4 mph
- Total time: 3 h 14 m
- Global speed: 2.1 mph
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Start: 2647, Chuckanut Drive, Samish, Skagit County, Washington, 98232, United States (48.60868 -122.43334)
End: Chuckanut Drive, Samish, Skagit County, Washington, 98232, United States (48.60862 -122.43337)
Coordinates: 48.60725 -122.43337 48.62698 -122.41355
Topography: Skagit County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Oyster Dome Trail via Samish Bay Connector in Blanchard State Forest
United States > Washington > Skagit County > Samish
The Oyster Dome Trail offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike with rewarding views throughout. Starting from Samish Overlook, the route ascends through lush vegetation, including towering Douglas firs and cedar trees, leading hikers past impressive remnants of historical logging. Upon reaching the…
Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,214 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,991 ft
Oyster Dome via Chuckanut Trail and Samish Bay Connector in Blanchard State Forest
United States > Washington > Skagit County > Samish
The hike to Oyster Dome is a rewarding journey through the serene Blanchard State Forest. The route begins with steady switchbacks, winding through a lush canopy of Douglas fir, maple, and cedar, offering moments of tranquility punctuated by expansive views over Samish Bay. Upon reaching the rocky summit,…
Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,988 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,982 ft