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June 8, 2003 - Oyster Dome
Elevation Gain: ~2000 ft
Time: 1.75 hours up, 1 hour down
Distance (RT): ~6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate/Steep
  • Oyster Dome @ Seattle P-I

    Related Books:
    Walks and Hikes in the Foothills & Lowlands Around Puget Sound
    Winter Hikes in Puget Sound & The Olympic Foothills

  • From Seattle drive north on I-5; take Exit 231 to Chuckanut Drive (state Route 11) to Mile Post 10. Park on the shoulder on the left; the trail starts uphill right across the street.
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    Sign on a log near the start of the trail
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    The trail climbs in the cool forest
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    Looking through to the San Juans
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    Great views of Chuckanut Bay
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    Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na
    Bat Caves!

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    Oyster Dome comes into view
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    Looking up to the Dome from the Bat Caves
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    Looking to the Sound from the top of the Dome!
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    Looking down from Oyster Dome
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    Don't fall...
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    Skagit Valley in the distance
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    The views from the trail give you plenty of excuses to rest.
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    All photos Copyright ©2003 Chris Duval