Oyster Dome — Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

It was a wonderfully quiet morning on this very popular trail. I arrived at the Samish Overlook right around 9am to only 4 other cars. Road to the overlook is in great condition with just a few bumps and potholes to avoid. Toilets are stocked and clean, and benches at the overlook afford wonderful views steps from the car. Trail itself is in great condition with noteable improvements from the last time I hiked this path, years ago. No more are the hodge-podge of social trails leading to the dome, path is wide and clear and easy to follow. Only saw a handful of people on my way, and fortunate to share the rock and views with only a couple other people for a mid-morning snack. Lots of birdsong and chimpmunks skittering around. Ripe blackberries present at the trailhead and found thimbleberries and red huckleberries along the trail. There were still a couple parking spots available at when I returned to my car around 12:15. Happy Hiking! #hikeathon