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 (accessed via Watson Lakes Trailhead) and go to the left (east). You will climb rather steeply for 0.8 miles to the 5,420-foot top of Anderson Butte and the abandoned lookout.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Maps:
- Green Trails
- Lake Shannon #46, Mt. Baker Wilderness Climbing 13S
- Forest Service: Mt. Baker Ranger District and Mt. Baker Wilderness
- USGS: Bacon Peak
summer
A Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required at the Anderson Creek Sno-Park leading into this area December-April.
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Watson Lakes Trailhead.
Wilderness regulations within Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness. Hiker only. Limit party size to 12.
Address: 810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: (360) 854-2553
Hours: OPEN: Mon & Tues 8am-4pm, full service (All Interagency Passes, Forest Permits, Maps, NW Forest Passes); Wed-Fri 8am-11:45 pm & 12:30 pm-4pm, limited service (Maps, NW Forest Passes, Interagency Annual Pass Only); CLOSED: Sat & Sun
Getting There
Directions
From the Mt. Baker Ranger District 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 for 14 miles to the Baker Dam Road and turn right. Drive past the Puget Sound Energy Kulshan Campground and across the Upper Baker Dam. After crossing the dam, turn left on FS Road 1107. Follow road 1107 for 10 miles. Turn left on FS Road 1107022 and follow to the trailhead and parking area located on the right.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
