Only an hour from Bellingham, Mt. Baker provides a variety of outdoor activities and scenic vantage points. It is considered “one of the snowiest places in the world” and set the world record for snowfall in one season. Snow is generally clear from mid-July to mid-October for summer activities.
Videos
- Mt. Baker Ski Area Fly By—Dec 2020 (4min)
- Mt. Baker | Chair 1–Jan 2022 (8.5min)
- Mt. Baker | Chair 5–Jan 2022 (8min)
- Drive and Hike Mt. Baker (2min)
- Accessible Adventures: Heather Meadows—Oct 2014 (5min)
Hikes & Vistas
- Nooksak Falls—short walk from parking area
- Nooksak River trails
- Picture Lake—most photographed landscape in the US
- Heather Meadows visitor center and trails
- Bagley Lakes trails
- Artist Point lookout and Artist Ridge hike
Lodges
Resources
- Mt. Baker Lodging—Activities & Attractions
- National Forest Service website
- Mount Baker Wikipedia
- Mt. Baker Visitor Center in Maple Falls (last gas station and purchase an Adventure Pass)
- Glacier Public Service Center
- Heather Meadows Visitor Center