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Recreation

There is something for everyone on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest National Forest! Find your next adventure by visiting one of our four Ranger Districts and exploring what your public lands have to offer.

We recommend checking the specific recreation site pages below for the authoritative information on pass and fee requirements, closures, and other rules.

Road and Trail Conditions

Forest Road and Trail Conditions Interactive Map

You may also visit one of our partners' pages for more information on conditions and what to expect: 

  • Washington Trails Association hiking guides and trip reports have information on most non-motorized trails across the Forest.
  • Along the 1-90 corridor in the Snoqualmie Ranger District, the Mountains to Sound Greenway maintains information on exploring the region.

*The Forest Service does not monitor or validate the information on partner websites, so please use caution and prepare for all possible conditions.

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Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
Hiking
The popular Alpine Lakes Wilderness encompasses approximately 394,000 acres in the Central Cascades Region within Washington state. The area is accessed by 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails. The…

Anderson Butte Trail 611.1
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Enjoy breathtaking views of Cascade peaks from this old fire lookout site. The 1930s lookout was removed in 1964. Start hiking at the junction one mile along the Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail 611…

Anderson Creek Sno-Park
Winter Sports
Anderson Creek Sno-Park is located in the Mount Baker/Methow region. This Sno-park features 14 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.  More information at Washington State Parks. Anderson Creek…

Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail 611
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Accessed via Watson Lakes Trailhead. This is a family-friendly hike to beautiful sub-alpine lakes. The first mile gently winds through forest, into a lush open meadow and a junction with Anderson…

Annette Lake Trail 1019
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking
Cross Humpback Creek and climb steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. Traveling south through old clear-cuts, cross the abandoned Milwaukee Road railroad line, now John…

Arch Rock Trail 1187
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This trail connects the Pacific Crest Trail to Greenwater Lakes Trail 1176 just south of Echo lake. The entire trail is within the Norse Peak Wilderness.Experience deep forests and rock bluffs…

Artist Point Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
The road to Artist Point is not plowed and is closed to vehicles during the winter months. There is no set closure or opening date, but it is typically open by the beginning of July and closes with…

Artist Ridge Trail 669
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Reach this popular trail at the end of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway in the Heather Meadows area. Along the Artist Ridge Trail patches of heather and mountain blueberries dot the landscape and you may…

Asahel Curtis Nature Trail 1023
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Begin at Annette Lake Trailhead or Asahel Curtis Picnic Area and enjoy a short, easy walk through one of the last remaining stands of old growth in the Snoqualmie Valley. You’ll cross Humpback…
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