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Hiking in Mount Baker: trails, map and practical info

North Cascades • Washington

Mount Baker (North Cascades, Washington) : very hard hike, 19.3 km, 1,830 m of elevation gain, summit at 3,286 m, about 12h00.

19.3 km
Distance
12h00
Duration
1,830 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Very hard
Max altitude
3,286 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Mt. Baker, Seattle, WA, USA
GPS coordinates
48.776676, -121.814468
Phone
Not available

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
48.776676, -121.814468
Center
Not available

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Mount Baker is rated very hard.
The elevation gain of Mount Baker is 1,830 m.
The summit of Mount Baker is at 3,286 m.
Allow about 12h00 for Mount Baker (19.3 km).
No, Mount Baker has no visitor centre on site.
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Update : October 2026