Oyster Dome
Puget Sound and Islands
As of March 14, 2026, expect packed snow in the upper half of the Oyster Dome trail, with about 2 inches reported. The lower sections can be muddy. Microspikes or poles are strongly recommended for traction, especially on descents. Parking at the Chuckanut Drive trailhead is very limited. The road to Samish Overlook has a few potholes but is generally drivable. Reports from February 20th noted ice on a slick hill about a third of a mile from the parking lot, making it difficult for some vehicles. No recent reports address this specific issue.
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Some mud in the lower sections, packed down snow in the upper half. Hiked this from Chuckanut Drive. Strongly suggest spikes until it melts.
Started from Chuckanut Drive at about 8am. There were only 2 cars parked on the pull offs by the trailhead. There is no toilet or other facilities at this trailhead.No issues going up this initial cli...
Hiked from Chuckanut Drive. Less folks on the trail than Samish trailhead. Great trail. Switchbacks helped with steepness. Beautiful view. LOVED the snow on last part of trail. Recommend microspikes.
Unexpected snow today made for a surprising trip! Only 1 set of footsteps ahead of us. Snow was up to 8-10inches in some places. Visibility was poor at the top but the sun came out a bit during our hi...
Drive up to trail head wasn’t bad except for a few potholes here and there. Any vehicle should be able to drive on the road. Trail was snow free but damp/muddy in certain spots. Sadly it was raining a...
Trail was great. Most of the kids with us, 7, 11, 16, 23.
As of today upper trail snow covered, not deep but could be slick. Micro spikes or poles could be useful.Main issue is the hill ~ 1/3 mile from parking lot, as it was very slick with ice this morning,...
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