Oyster Dome
1 week ago
Paragliders launch from viewpoint
11 this month · 119 reports
Lily Lake Loop
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 weeks ago
The Lily Lake Loop is in excellent condition, with trails being snow-free and easily passable for all vehicles as of September 11. Hikers have enjoyed the presence of huckleberries and thimbleberries along the trail, with ripe fruit noted as recently as July 12. Parking at Samish Overlook was plentiful on July 12, though the lot was full by early afternoon, with some vehicles parking down the road. Bathrooms at the trailhead were noted as messy on July 12, and the new toilet at Lily Lake was closed for maintenance as of September 8, September 8.
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What hikers ask about Lily Lake Loop
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The road is suitable for all vehicles and in good shape according to reports from September 11 and September 8. One report from July 12 also stated the road was suitable for all vehicles. However, July 1 mentioned the road was rough in places with some washboard near the overlook, but still passable for any car.
No, the trail itself is reported to be in excellent condition with no obstacles as of September 11. All snow has melted and the trails are free of snow. There are no reported closures on the main loop itself.
The restrooms at the Samish Overlook trailhead were noted as messy and in need of maintenance as of September 8 and July 12. The newly built toilet at Lily Lake was closed for maintenance as of September 8 and September 8, and was locked as of July 1.
Parking at Samish Overlook was plentiful in the morning as of July 12 and September 8. However, the lot can fill up later in the day, with some vehicles parking down the road as observed on July 12.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks 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...
Recent2 weeks 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...
Recent2 weeks 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
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...
Older2 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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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...
Older6 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.
Older8 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.
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I started at the Samish Overlook trailhead. The parking lot there was nearly full when I arrived at 10:00 am and 32 degrees. There was a dusting of snow but not on the trail until I was about three qu...