Arrived at the Samish Overlook access point at 10am and there were about 3 spots available in the lot with spots available along the road. Both the trail and road were perfect condition, slightly watered down from recent rain to not be dusty, but no mud. I always forget how intense the switch backs are going up, but the view and workout are worth it.
Lots of huckleberries, thimble berries, Oregon grape and creeping blackberries ripening. Wildflowers still blooming in the logged sections of the road.
Leaving the lot at noon, there were 4 spots in the lot, and lots of people parked along the road.

A lot of garbage and filled dog bags along the trail. We picked up what we could reach from the trail. Please pick up your dog's poop, and please don't throw garbage into the woods. Also, this is a very busy trail, even if you have a friendly dog, please keep them leashed so they don't surprise one they may not be as friendly.

We did the Chuckanaut entrance:

First: there are no bathrooms, no garbage and no parking lot. Plan accordingly.


We got to the trailhead at 6:45 am. The hike starts with an immediate ascent of about 700 feet in the first mile. It evens out and then continues to gain until you get to the viewpoint. We got to the viewpoint at about 8:45 am and enjoyed a clear view.

No bugs, minimal other hikers.

A great hike!

Great day for a hike with berries ripening, pink wintergreen blooming and pinesap popping up in places.  Bathrooms (top and bottom) clean and stocked.  Trails in great shape and litter free!  Lots of parking in late morning on this weekday.

Trails have been recently maintained with some repairs! Thank you!

I started from Chuckanut Drive and hit Lily Lake, Lizard Lake, North Butte, and Oyster Dome. On the first three there were very few people on the trail, but Oyster Dome was quite crowded. The hike ended up being roughly 10 miles, but was not particularly difficult. The trail was a bit hard to follow through the Lily Lake campground, but overall the trails were well marked. North Butte and Oyster Dome had excellent views. The road to get to the trailhead is about 3 miles of gravel, but is well maintained and I had no trouble navigating it in my sedan. There were many people hiking Oyster Dome with children; this trail is suitable for families. Quite a few people were hiking with dogs -- not a problem in and of itself, but I stepped in dog poop that someone had not bothered to clean up. If you bring your dog, please keep the trail clean and pick up its waste!