*means Washington State Discover Pass required

MARCH 15 LILY LIZARD LAKES LOOP (The LLLL)  OR  TRAILHEAD TO SAMISH OVERLOOK.*  The instructions for this Loop are written in a clock-wise order. OPTION 1: On Blanchard Mountain hike the Lily Lake, Larry Reed, and Max’s Shortcut Trails to Lily Lake and then on to Lizard Lake by way of a connector trail from the North Butte Trail.  Return to trail head via the Lizard and Lily Lake Trails.  8.6 mile loop, 1600 ft. total el. gain.  Opportunity to go to the Oyster Dome and the North Butte as well.    We will divide into a faster and slower group; car pool accordingly.  2:00 pm return to trailhead for the faster group; 3:00 pm for the slower group.  Option 2: Instead of climbing up to the Lakes, one can hike to the Samish Overlook and back.  6.2 miles round trip, 500 ft el gain. 2 pm return to trailhead.  For both options :  Meet at 8:30 a.m. at. the Chuckanut Drive park-n-ride, exit 231 from I-5 on the east side of I-5.  Discover Pass required to park at the trailhead.   Moderate to difficult for both options.