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PNW Trail to Max's Shortcut loop — Blanchard State Forest

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United States
Washington
Skagit County

PNW Trail to Max's Shortcut loop — Blanchard State Forest

Moderate

4.5

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73

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PNW Trail to Max's Shortcut loop — Blanchard State Forest

02:47

9.00km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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212 m

Samish Overlook – Blanchard Trail System

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Pacific Northwest Trail takes you up from Samish to deep into the Blanchard State Forest. In true PNW fashion, the loamy trail is well shaded by deep forests and is a connector to many other trails in the park.

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1.04 km

Samish Bay Connector Trail

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Samish Bay Connector is the main trail up to Oyster Dome. This trail also goes by Samish Overlook, another panoramic vista.

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3

3.29 km

Oyster Dome Overlook

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Oyster Dome is a rock promontory in the forest lands of Blanchard Mountain. From the overlook you get expansive views of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and the Olympic Mountains.

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4.71 km

Lily Lake

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A nice wetland lake to have a picnic or spot some beavers! Rocks Wilderness, Lily Lake is a gentle stroll, perfect for a day out with the family.

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9.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.94 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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