Oyster Dome
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Padilla Bay
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 months ago
Padilla Bay is reported to be in good condition, with no snow. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and there were no bugs reported on July 16. This trail is described as nice, flat, and fairly smooth, making it suitable for those recovering from injuries. The scenery is noted as beautiful, especially with storm clouds.
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The trail was reported to be in good condition on July 16, described as nice, flat, and fairly smooth. Nobody has reported on its condition since then.
As of July 16, the trail was reported to be snow-free. There have been no subsequent reports regarding snow levels.
The road was reported to be suitable for all vehicles on July 16. There have been no recent updates on road conditions.
No bugs were reported on the trail as of July 16. There have been no further reports on bug activity since that date.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
My friend and I hiked here on Thursday morning. She is recovering from recent foot surgery, so this was a nice, flat, fairly smooth trail for her to try. The scenery is beautiful, and I think even m...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Shin splints are a sonofagun, so needed something flat and simple. And as a sour beer fan, I've been dying to indulge at Garden Path Fermentation.This trail is the perfect "winter trail". Beautiful ...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I have been saving this hike for a sunny and clear day, today was day. Parking is limited, I started at the north end of the trail and there is not parking. There is parking at the south end of the...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We arrived around 8:30at the Padilla Interpretative Center and hiked the Upland Trail and looped around the little side trails. It's been awhile since I'd been there. Nice little cedar grove in the...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
There were no recent trip entries for this nice little walk so I will try to get some general info out on this. The Interpretive Center is just a short distance from Bayview State Park and Padilla Bay...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This hike is closer to the town of Burlington than Bellingham. It is located in Skagit County next to Puget Sound but not on the Islands. The trail which is around 4 miles round-trip and completely fl...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This nice flat walk along the tidal flats of the bay, the short distance and lack of elevation makes it a good morning stroll. We parked at the north end bc in our experience the loo is usually in bet...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
From end-to-end the trail in 2.15 miles. The smaller south parking lot is right at the end of the trail. The north parking lot is up 2nd Street, about 0.2 miles from the trailhead. As others have note...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Fog made this hike more interesting - it obscured the Anacortes refinery, made trees loom out of the mist, shifted the light on the water and moved away in time to provide a view of Mt Baker before we...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This is an easy access winter hike with plenty of pay back for a half day outing. The path is packed gravel so you don't even need your boots. You can do the hike starting at either the north or sou...