Where is the best view of Mt Baker?

One of the best places for viewing is just off Mt. Baker Highway on Mosquito Lake Road at Deming Homestead Eagle Park. The birds sit on the river boulders and up in the trees, hunting their favorite cuisine. Don’t forget your binoculars!

Is Mount Baker Scenic Highway open?

Located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542, Artist Point boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails. Due to excessive annual snowfall, this coveted destination is typically only open from late July to early October.

Is Mt Baker easy to climb?

Mt. Baker offers a variety of approaches with varying degrees of technical difficulty for would-be climbers. Some of the more popular routes are via the Coleman Glacier and the Easton Glacier. Glacier travel experience, knowledge of crevasse rescue techniques and safe climbing habits are a must.

Where are the hiking trails at Mt Baker?

A map of the highway from milepost 25 to its end at Artist Point is provided below. From the highway hundreds of miles of back country roads and trails provide access into this beautiful country. A partial list of the hiking trails with photos are listed below.

Where does the Mt Baker scenic highway begin?

The Mt. Baker Scenic Highway, State Route 542, begins in Bellingham, WA. at Exit 255 on Interstate 5 (Milepost 0), and travels in an easterly direction towards Mt Baker.

How to get to the top of Mt Baker?

The trail begins at Elevation 3,700 feet and one can continue from there to the foot of the Roosevelt Glacier or the summit of Mt. Baker. Skyline Divide Trail #678: The Skyline Divide Trails is accessed from the Mt. Baker Highway at milepost 35, then to US Forest Service Road # 39 and then 37.

Where is Mt Baker Highway in Whatcom County?

The Mt Baker Highway, which follows the North Fork Nooksack River Valley in Eastern Whatcom County, provides access to some of the most scenic areas in all the United States. A map of the highway from milepost 25 to its end at Artist Point is provided below.