Hiking
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ‘s 1,500 miles of trails can entice any hiker to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up a boulder-studded mountain, opportunities abound for every skill level.
Backpacking on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie offers getaways to places few people ever see. With hundreds of miles of trails, hikers can explore areas where they encounter nature in solitude.
A variety of trails can deliver an interesting day hike on the forest. Some are accessible for people with disabilities and some offer a rugged hike.
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
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
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-Watson Lakes Trail 611
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
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…
Annette Lake Trailhead
Site Open
Provides access to Annette Lake Trail 1019.Winter InformationThe Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in partnership with Washington State Parks, will operate a Sno-Park at the Annette Lake…
Arch Rock Trail 1187
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
Artist Point is a scenic vista, parking lot, and trailhead at the end of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, Washington State Route 542. The road to Artist Point is not plowed in winter and there is no set…
Artist Ridge Trail 669
Reach this popular trail in the Heather Meadows area from the end of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway. Along the Artist Ridge Trail patches of heather and mountain blueberries dot the landscape and you may…
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail 1023
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…
Bagley Lakes Trail 684.1
The Bagley Lakes Trail travels .75 mile one-way along the eastern shore of Bagley Lake. Table Mountain and Mt. Herman tower above this family-friendly lakeshore hike. Waterfalls, wildflowers and…