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Hannegan Peak Trail #674.1
This trail is within Mt. Baker Wilderness. Reach the Hannegan Peak Trail by hiking four miles up the Ruth Creek Valley on Hannegan Pass Trail #674 to forested Hannegan Pass, 2,000 feet higher than the trailhead. Hannegan Peak Trail leaves the pass in a westerly direction, then turns north and gains 1,200 feet in a mile to the summit of Hannegan Peak, elevation 6,186 feet. Views are tremendous, and include Ruth, Silesia and Chilliwack Valleys and the icy summits of Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Baker, the Picket Range and Canadian Border Peaks.
At a Glance
| Permit Info: | Overnight visitors to the national park are required to have a backcountry permit, available at the Glacier Public Service Center. |
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| Open Season: | Summer - Fall |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer - Fall |
| Restrictions: | Open to hikers only. No campfires. Wilderness regulations apply, including a maximum party size of 12. |
| Closest Towns: | Glacier, Washington |
| Water: | No potable water. |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet at trailhead. Mountain toilet located at Hannegan Camps. |
| Passes: | A Recreation Pass is required at Hannegan Trailhead. |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Check current conditions or call Mt. Baker Ranger District office or Glacier Public Service Center. |
General Information
Directions:From Glacier, travel east on The Mt. Baker Highway SR 542 for 12.5 miles past the Glacier Public Service Center. Turn left on Hannegan Pass Road #32. Follow Road #32 for 5.3 miles to the Hannegan Trailhead parking at the end of the road.
General Notes:
Black bears frequent the area. Food and scented items need to be stored in a secure manner.
Maps:
• Green Trails: Mt. Shusksan #14
• USGS: Mount Sefrit
• USFS: Mt. Baker Ranger District and Mt. Baker Wilderness
Parking:
The trailhead and parking area are located at the end of the road. Parking for 30+ vehicles with room for stock trailers.
Activities
Mountain Climbing
Day Hiking
| Fire Information | Campfires are prohibited in the Mt. Baker Wilderness |
| Elevation desc | Elevation Gain/Loss: +1200 feet from pass or +3500 feet from trailhead |
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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