Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area was created in conjunction with the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act to accommodate mixed recreation use in Schriebers Meadow.
Hiking, horseback riding, camping and mountain climbing are popular summer activities. In winter snowmobilers can use the area when snow levels are more than two feet at Schriebers Meadow at Park Butte Trailhead.
Snowmobile access is provided on Forest Service road 13 to Schriebers Meadow, into upper Rocky and upper Sulphur Creek, the upper Railroad Grade, Metcalfe Moraine and lower Easton Glacier. Large crevasses on the glaciated slopes of Mt. Baker may be hidden by snow bridges and not readily visible. Snowmobiles must stay within boundaries of the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area and outside of the adjacent Mt. Baker Wilderness. Check the Washington State Sno-Park for more information about snowmobiling.
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General location map, not to scale.
At a Glance
Permit Info: | A Washington State Sno-Park permit is required Nov. 1 through April 30 at Park Butte Trailhead.. |
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Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Sedro-Woolley, Washington |
Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Park Butte Trailhead May 1 through Oct. 31. |
Information Center: | Check current conditions or call Mt. Baker Ranger District, Sedro Woolley Office at 360-856-5700, extension 515. |
General Information
General Notes:Designated Camp Sites:
- Cathedral Camp
- High Camp
- Railroad Camp
- Mazama Park Horse Camp
Trails in the National Recreation Area:
- Park Butte Trail #603 (horse and hiker)
- Scott Paul Trail #603.1 (hiker only)
- Railroad Grade Trail #603.2 (hiker only)
- Bell Pass Trail #603.3 (horse and hiker)
- Elbow Lake Trail #697 (horse and hiker)
- Ridley Creek Trail #696 (horse and hiker)
Activities
Dispersed Camping
Mountain Climbing
Enjoy climbing Mt. Baker. To plan your trip visit our Mt. Baker Climbing page for useful information from permits to regulations.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
- Baker Laker Trail #610
- Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
- Baker Lake Trail #610
- Bell Pass Trail #603.3
- Elbow Lake Trail #697
- Park Butte Trail #603
- Ridley Creek Trail #696
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Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Sno-Park Information
Directions: 12 miles north of Highway 20 via Baker Lake Highway, west on USFS Road 12.
Elevation: 1,160 & 1,520 feet
2 Sno-Parks
75 spaces
Trails:
- 12 / 13 / Schrieber's Meadow
- 12 / 1230 / Blue Lake
Trail system 19 miles
Sanitary facility at Schrieber's Meadows, scenic view points.