Oyster Dome

May 19, 2012

by charleyhorse — last modified May 20, 2012 07:08 AM

Type of Outing: Day hike

Read More in our Hiking Guide: Hike: Oyster Dome; Region: Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound; Agency: Department of Natural Resources, Northwest Region; Avg Rating: 3.81

We started at 0840 in the gorgeous sunshine. This was a perfect start time as the trail was quiet. But on the return, it was a madhouse! We stayed on top for about 1.5 hrs and we had a nice 10 minute window with the whole thing to ourselves.

The trail was dry and easy to follow with easy creek crossings and the views were fabulous.

It took us approx. 1 hr and 35 min to get up there and 1 hr and 10 on the way back.

Great day and great workout!!

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