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Oyster Dome

Jan 04, 2009

by Dog Companion last modified Jan 05, 2009 05:57 AM
Type of Outing
Day hike
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Hike: Oyster Dome
Region: Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound
Agency: Department of Natural Resources, Northwest Region
Avg Rating: 3.81
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Mudholes
Water on trail
Snow on trail
Parked on Chuckanut drive side. We started out on a forecasted rain day that was really clear. Could see the Olympics from the truck all the way up to the dome. The trail becomes snow covered about a mile in, well before the split. We continued up to the left at the split, steep side. Could have used yak traks for traction, no post holing. After reaching the top and "enjoying" the wind and a very quick lunch with amazing views of the islands, headed down. Decided to try "Max's Shortcut" to get back. No one had been down past Lillie Lake, post holing almost instantly. Decided to return the way we came instead. Made it down with only a few slips.
Dogs loved it!
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