Padilla Bay
3 days ago
Abundant waterfowl and shorebirds
3 this month · 20 reports
Lily Lake Loop
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 month ago
The Lily Lake Loop is reported to be in excellent condition with no snow or bugs as of October 10. Hikers have enjoyed the loop starting from either Samish Overlook or the Upper Blanchard parking lot, with most trails described as well-maintained and easy to navigate. While the views from Oyster Dome are notable, side trips to North Butte and Lizard Lake also offer scenic rewards. A point of consistent observation across multiple reports is that the composting toilets at Lily Lake and the trailhead are closed for maintenance.
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The road to the trailhead is reported to be in excellent condition, suitable for all vehicles, as of October 10. This is the best shape it has been seen in for a long time, according to a report from September 8.
The trails are reported to be in great condition with no significant obstacles as of October 10. All trails were described as in excellent condition with good signage.
The composting toilets at Lily Lake and the trailhead have been closed for maintenance. This was noted on September 8 and October 10, with one report mentioning the lake toilet was closed for maintenance and the trailhead loos needed attention after a busy weekend.
No bugs or snow have been reported on the Lily Lake Loop. Multiple reports from September 8, September 11, and October 10 specifically state that there were no bugs and the trail was snow-free.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
What a great overnight backpacking trip! We hiked from the Upper Blanchard parking lot up the Lily Lizard Trail to Lily Lake - about 3 miles of steady uphill. We camped at Lily Lake. The toilet is sti...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
What a lovely loop near Bellingham! We started from Samish Overlook and hiked up to Oyster Dome through a nice open forest of tall evergreens. Oyster Dome gave us a chance to stop for a snack while en...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Today was a great day to do this hike, the view was the best I've had from here in a long time! An uncrowded hike today after the holiday, mostly us senior hikers. The trail is a pleasure to hike, tha...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We arrived at the samish overlook parking lot around 8:15 and there was only one other vehicle in the lot .I'vehiked to oyster dome several times but this is the first time hiking it starting from the...
Older4 months ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Arrived at the Samish Overlook at 9:30 and there was plenty of parking. Bathrooms were a bit messy, please pack out your trash!I hiked a 5.6 mile loop to the top of Oyster Dome, down to Lily Lake, and...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Road up is not bad but rough in places. I didn’t notice any potholes but there is some rough washboard near the Samish Overlook. Any car can make it.The cloud deck was low today, but we could still se...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Parked in the upper parking lot (marked upper trailhead) and there were plenty of spaces- we arrived around 9:30 am. There is one restroom.The trails were very well maintained, the forest was lush and...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Today was a hike that we knew we might not get any views! ...and we did not :(The road to the Samish Overlook parking lot has some potholes. My Tesla did okay, just that I had to drive slow. We arrive...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Beautiful day with some snow in our local hills! Lots of happy people and doggos enjoying the weather.
Older10 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Super easy morning hike, nice for trail runners and maybe more so than day hikers as lily lake was more of a pond.