Acorn Trail
Puget Sound and IslandsBest Year-round
A brief connector trail on Blanchard Mountain linking Max's Shortcut to BL-1616.
About This Trail
Acorn Trail is a short connector on Blanchard Mountain's network of trails, linking Max's Shortcut to road BL-1616. At just 0.3 miles, it exists primarily to stitch together longer loops on the mountain rather than serve as a destination of its own. The trail gains about 200 feet through second-growth forest managed by DNR.
Blanchard Mountain's draw comes from combining segments like this one into full-day outings that reach Samish Overlook, Oyster Dome, or Lily and Lizard Lakes. On its own, Acorn Trail is a brief forest walk with no views or standout features. Hikers planning to use it should park at the Samish Overlook trailhead and build it into a larger route.
Forecast
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
“I didn’t notice any potholes but there is some rough washboard near the Samish Overlook.”
Last report: Jul 1, 2026
Scorecard
Blanchard Mountain sees steady weekend traffic, but few people hike this connector as a standalone trail.
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
No dedicated trailhead. Park at Samish Overlook trailhead and hike in via the Blanchard Mountain trail system.
Recent Reports
Road up is not bad but rough in places. I didn’t notice any potholes but there is some rough washboard near the Samish Overlook.
First trip report for this little connector trail. I started at Samish Overlook and took the Larry Reed trail.
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