Padilla Bay
3 days ago
Abundant waterfowl and shorebirds
3 this month · 20 reports
North Butte
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 weeks ago
North Butte is currently snow-free as of October 24. The road to the Upper Parking Lot on Blanchard Mountain is suitable for all vehicles and in good shape, with no large potholes reported. Parking at the Upper Lot is available, with only a couple of other cars present early on October 24, and a Discover Pass is required. Trail conditions are generally good, though some areas are overgrown and could use brushing, and the presence of rocks and roots makes sturdy footwear and trekking poles advisable. There is still a little bit of fall color remaining. No bugs were reported.
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What hikers ask about North Butte
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The trail is reported to be overgrown in some places and could benefit from brushing as of October 24. Hikers should also be aware of numerous rocks and roots on the trail, making sturdy footwear and trekking poles helpful.
The road leading to the Upper Parking Lot on Blanchard Mountain is in good condition and suitable for all vehicles, with no large potholes noted as of October 24.
Yes, a Discover Pass is required to park at the Upper Parking Lot on Blanchard Mountain.
No bugs were reported on the trail as of October 24.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I arrived at the Upper Parking Lot on Blanchard Mountain around 8:15 and there were two other cars in the lot. The privies are in good shape and a Discover Pass is needed to park. The road to the park...
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 ...
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...
Older5 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...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We did a great hike to North Butte and then Lizard Lake, 6.2 miles round trip, starting from where the trail crosses the road just below Samish Overlook. There's a few places along the road to park (o...
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.
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We chose to not deal with parking on Chuckanut and instead parked at the Samish overlook. We were able to find parking easily even with a start time of 11 on a nice Sunday. It should be noted that by...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I arrived at the Upper DNR parking area around 8:45 on a rainy Saturday morning to meet the rest of my hiking group and the parking lot was about half full. There are privies at the trailhead and they...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
A beautiful, sunny albeit cold day for this hike - started from the upper trailhead just after 9 am, half full parking lot but seemed like more cars were turning towards the Oyster Dome lot. Understan...
Older10 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
The goal for the hike was North Butte, one of the more neglected destinations in the Chuckanuts.A secondary goal was to see how the Blanchard Mountain trails are coping with the series of atmospheric ...