Oyster Dome
1 week ago
Paragliders launch from viewpoint
11 this month · 119 reports
Lily and Lizard Lake Loop
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 weeks ago
The Lily and Lizard Lake Loop is reported to be in good condition with no snow or significant bugs as of early September, September 6, and July 3. The roads are suitable for all vehicles, and parking was moderate mid-week with more cars likely heading to other nearby destinations like Oyster Dome. Hikers can expect a well-signed network of trails with historical remnants of lumber harvesting visible near Lizard Lake. The lakes themselves are described as beautiful and quiet, with dispersed campers at Lizard Lake.
Generated from 36 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Lily and Lizard Lake Loop
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Parking can be moderate on weekdays, with more cars potentially using the lot on weekends. It's noted that many visitors might be hiking to other popular nearby destinations like Oyster Dome. The last report from September 6 indicated about five or six other cars in the lot before 9 am.
Reports from September 8, September 6, and July 3 all indicate the trail is in good condition with no mention of significant obstacles or hazards like blowdowns or difficult water crossings.
While weekdays can be mostly empty, the trail can be crowded, especially in the afternoon, with a mix of hikers, bikes, and horses. One report from July 3 mentioned it was quite packed in the afternoon with kids and families, and another from September 8 noted it looks like it's often crowded with bikes and horses.
A locked outhouse is available at the Lizard Lake area according to a report from September 8. There are also indications of designated areas for horse campers with ample firewood.
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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
Trail was mostly empty mid week, but it does look to be crowded with bikes and horses oftenThe remains of old lumber harvesting (tracks, gears, cables) were evident near Lizard lake.There is locked ou...
Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
My brother-in-law and I arrived a little before 9 am to maybe five or six other cars in the lot. I think most of those cars were hiking through to Oyster Dome or Samish Overlook, since we only saw fou...
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We decided to take the PNW Trail off Chuckanut Drive to Oyster Dome which adds a steep climb to Samish parking lot, the official trailhead for Oyster Dome. You can drive to the parking lot to make it ...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Great trail-always love this one. Very moody day in the forest.
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Did a lovely overnight trip to lizard lake. I wasn't sure how many people to expect but there were only two other parties and several vacant campsites. The lake is tranquil, and nice for wildlife watc...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Parking near the trailhead that is along Chuckanut Drive can be tricky. The road is windy and people sometimes drive fast.Did Samish Overlook, Lily at Lizard Lakes, and Oyster Dome.11 miles.Trails wer...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Hiked the loop per the Urban Trails Bellingham guidebook with the spur to North Butte.Road: Any car can make it, watch for potholes.Trailhead: Tons of parking, privyTrail: Excellent condition the enti...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We parked at the Upper Trailhead and headed to the Lily-Lizard trail around 9 am.There were 3 other cars in the lot.We had the trail mostly to ourselves on the way to Lizard Lake and to Oyster Dome.Qu...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We parked at the Upper Trailhead and headed to the Lily-Lizard trail around 9 am.There were 3 other cars in the lot.We had the trail mostly to ourselves on the way to Lizard Lake and to Oyster Dome.Qu...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Went looking for the sun up north today and ended up doing half my hike in the cloud. Oops! That said, the sun did come out and this is a lovely park.I parked at Samish Lookout, maybe 10am and there...