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January 23, 2005 - Oyster Dome
Elevation Gain: ~2000 ft
Time: 2.25 hours up, 1.5 hours down
Distance (RT): ~6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate/Steep
  • Oyster Dome @ Seattle P-I
  • Oyster Dome @ Bellingham Herald

    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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    One of a few waterfalls/streams along the trail
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    Initial view from the dome
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    Lisa eats her lunch
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    In addition to a couple ticks, we see a photobug
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    Chris toolin' around the dome with Ava
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    Looking out to the Skagit River flats
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    Uphill both ways, folks...
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    The sun breaks out of the clouds to illuminate the Olympics and the bay
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval