GlennD - Jan 8, 2023 11:34 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2022
Oyster
Hike up to Blanchard hill, oyster & north butte
Arkitekt - Jul 22, 2020 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2020
New Years Day Hike
A bit chilly but what can you expect on Jan first
Tnarg - Jul 7, 2017 12:09 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2017
Outstanding View
We made a loop from the Samish Overlook parking area on Blanchard Mountain to Oyster Dome. It was a sunny day with lots of snow, and the views were fantastic! On a side note, driving the road to Samish Overlook while snow covered is NOT recommended....
Peaker - May 30, 2017 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2017
On the way to Blanchard Hill
Went over to the overlook on my way up Blanchard Hill. Quite a few people coming up as I was going down, given that it was a mediocre foggy weekday morning.
Bark Eater - Aug 14, 2016 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2016
Nice Hike!
Great trail loop from the Overlook Parking Area. Fine place, nicely maintained trails, awesome views! With Lillian, Diana, Sean, Tugboat and Whistler. Lots of trail traffic on the front or more popular side and at the top of the cliffs. The back side was very quiet.
calebEOC - May 22, 2016 12:04 pm Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2016
In the fog
A nice hike in poor visibility.
huskertriguy - Feb 21, 2016 12:59 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2016
Just beautiful
Perfect day. 4-6 hang-gliders were floating overhead at the Samish Overlook.
Took the longer route up, and while there were a few folks on the trail, I was shocked at the masses near the summit. Bypassed them for some solitude near the true summit.
I don't blame them...it was an outstanding day to be up there. Just the same, I took the long route back to avoid the crowds.
BearQueen - Apr 26, 2015 3:47 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2015
Great views
Great afternoon hike with views of the San Juan Islands. I had a great time with EastKing and Josh Lewis.
JLuthanen - Mar 29, 2015 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2015
Pretty
Topped out on Mount Oyster Dome today ... tried a new descent route that involved slipping off the damp slabby rocks near the top. Lots of trail work being done current by the WTA that is improving / switchbacking some of the steeps near the top
seabadge - Jun 16, 2013 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2011
Easy hike
Hiked up with all climbing gear, but ended up just soaking up the views (and sun rays). Great napping point.
ScrambledLeggs - Jan 6, 2013 1:24 am Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2012
1st Chukanut Hike
A very enjoyable introduction to the Chukanut Mountains.
I've probably hiked up here a dozen times, but was never able to find a page for Oyster Dome on here! I love this hike to the top, and the views on a clear day are astounding. I'll be coming back for decades to come!
Brad F - Aug 23, 2011 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Spectacular view
Hiked in from Chuckanut Drive. Great day with a spectacular view from the top. I really wished I had brought my climbing gear. A local climber said the bolts are pretty sketchy and they shouldn really be replaced soon.
EastKing - Mar 8, 2008 3:00 am Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2008
Great view
Wouldn't mind bringing a rope next time and doing some climbing.
gimpilator - Dec 14, 2006 10:25 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2006
Nice view...
of the San Juans. The trail is in bad shape from all the wind storms lately. I've never seen so many downed trees.
GlennD - Jan 8, 2023 11:34 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2022
OysterHike up to Blanchard hill, oyster & north butte
Arkitekt - Jul 22, 2020 2:41 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2020
New Years Day HikeA bit chilly but what can you expect on Jan first
Tnarg - Jul 7, 2017 12:09 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2017
Outstanding ViewWe made a loop from the Samish Overlook parking area on Blanchard Mountain to Oyster Dome. It was a sunny day with lots of snow, and the views were fantastic! On a side note, driving the road to Samish Overlook while snow covered is NOT recommended....
Peaker - May 30, 2017 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2017
On the way to Blanchard HillWent over to the overlook on my way up Blanchard Hill. Quite a few people coming up as I was going down, given that it was a mediocre foggy weekday morning.
Bark Eater - Aug 14, 2016 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2016
Nice Hike!Great trail loop from the Overlook Parking Area. Fine place, nicely maintained trails, awesome views! With Lillian, Diana, Sean, Tugboat and Whistler. Lots of trail traffic on the front or more popular side and at the top of the cliffs. The back side was very quiet.
calebEOC - May 22, 2016 12:04 pm Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2016
In the fogA nice hike in poor visibility.
huskertriguy - Feb 21, 2016 12:59 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2016
Just beautifulPerfect day. 4-6 hang-gliders were floating overhead at the Samish Overlook.
Took the longer route up, and while there were a few folks on the trail, I was shocked at the masses near the summit. Bypassed them for some solitude near the true summit.
I don't blame them...it was an outstanding day to be up there. Just the same, I took the long route back to avoid the crowds.
BearQueen - Apr 26, 2015 3:47 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2015
Great viewsGreat afternoon hike with views of the San Juan Islands. I had a great time with EastKing and Josh Lewis.
JLuthanen - Mar 29, 2015 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2015
PrettyTopped out on Mount Oyster Dome today ... tried a new descent route that involved slipping off the damp slabby rocks near the top. Lots of trail work being done current by the WTA that is improving / switchbacking some of the steeps near the top
seabadge - Jun 16, 2013 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2011
Easy hikeHiked up with all climbing gear, but ended up just soaking up the views (and sun rays). Great napping point.
ScrambledLeggs - Jan 6, 2013 1:24 am Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2012
1st Chukanut HikeA very enjoyable introduction to the Chukanut Mountains.
bellinghamclimber - Dec 24, 2012 2:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2012
Bellingham ClassicI've probably hiked up here a dozen times, but was never able to find a page for Oyster Dome on here! I love this hike to the top, and the views on a clear day are astounding. I'll be coming back for decades to come!
Brad F - Aug 23, 2011 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
Spectacular viewHiked in from Chuckanut Drive. Great day with a spectacular view from the top. I really wished I had brought my climbing gear. A local climber said the bolts are pretty sketchy and they shouldn really be replaced soon.
EastKing - Mar 8, 2008 3:00 am Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2008
Great viewWouldn't mind bringing a rope next time and doing some climbing.
gimpilator - Dec 14, 2006 10:25 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2006
Nice view...of the San Juans. The trail is in bad shape from all the wind storms lately. I've never seen so many downed trees.