This trip report is for dog owners:  We saw 7 bags of dog crap on this trail.  2 of the bags were left at the parking lot - can you not put these bags in your vehicle, on your windshield or tie it to your door handle?

Please do not leave your bags of dog crap on the ground.  If you cannot carry it with you - leave your dog at home.  And no, these were not left there to pick up on the way back, we were one of the 1st hikers there in the morning, the bags were already on the ground.

No one needs to see this, it is totally disgusting.

Lost my wallet and keys today at Samish Overlook (Oyster Dome) if found, please call 206-604-4876

Fabulous day and hike, even though clouds never completely lifted.  We were surprised to only see a couple of cars at the trailhead about 9:30, and only about 6 or 8 on our return a couple of hours later.  

Trail was in very good condition, evidence of WTA and/or steward attention ... thank you!  And we noted that some good soul was pulling out stinky bob (herb robert) which is invasive.

Note that the huge landslide on Chuckanut Dr is still blocking that road and the lower trailhead.  I read that crews are working 6 days a week to clear it.

Walked a loop from Samish Overlook along Larry Reed Trail to Acorn Trail up the FS road then past Lily Lake to North Butte before going to Oyster Dome via the connector and back to Samish Overlook. Seven miles, 1,400 feet, 2 1/2 hours.

Trail is in good shape with some muddy spots from a light overnight rain which gave everything a nice green look and forest-y smell. Great views from both viewpoints once the sun peeked out around 11 AM. Saw a lot of Trilliums along the trail and plenty of skunk cabbage in the marshes near Lily Lake. 

This was the busiest day I’ve experienced in the area with a lot of smiling folks out in groups or solos and pairs. Plenty of fun dogs as well! Parking was tight when I arrived at 930 and jammed at noon with cars along both sides of the road near the parking lot entrance. There was also a work group doing trail maintenance and a parasailing group setting up when I left. 

The view from the overlook was amazing as always, but enhanced by all of the agricultural work that’s been done recently such as plowing and planting. This has given the valley a well ordered appearance. It was a cool change from the winter views and a hint at the coming berry and produce bonanza only a few weeks away! 

Start : 3:30pm
End : 6:45pm

A perfect description of a moderate hike, starts off with a descent and then gradually climbs up. It starts getting a little windy and cold near the top, you can carry a jacket, which will be helpful if there's no sun.

Spent 45mins at the top because the views are just gorgeous.Came back down and saw a bunch of people just paragliding!