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Recreation Region: Mt. Baker Ranger District

Swift Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Swift Creek Trail 607 which accesses Mt. Baker Wilderness.

General Information

A Washington State fishing license is required for fishing. 

  • Swift Creek Trail is hiker only and wilderness regulations apply within Mt. Baker Wilderness.
  • No campfires allowed within one mile of the Lake Ann Trail. 

No fee.

Mt. Baker Ranger Station under a rainbow with American flag and sign in front

Address: 810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: (360) 854-2553
Hours: North Cascades Institute Staff available: Tuesday - Friday 8am-11:45 pm & 12:30 pm-4pm, limited service (Maps, NW Forest Passes, Interagency Annual Pass Only); CLOSED: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Getting There

Directions

From the Mt. Baker Ranger District office in Sedro-Woolley, WA follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway, Forest Service Road 11. Continue 17.7 miles to FS road 1130 and turn left. Follow Forest Service Road 1130 for 9.3 miles to the end. Hike approximately a fourth mile downhill on closed Forest Service Road 1144 to the unmarked trailhead on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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Last updated August 20, 2025