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Artist Ridge Trail

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 4.6 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …North Cascades
  4. …Mt. Baker National Forest
  5. Mt. Baker Ski Area
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“A short route along Kulshan Ridge with beautiful views of Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker. ”

Sarah Baker
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

5,203' 1,586 m

High

5,077' 1,547 m

Low

138' 42 m

Up

16' 5 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail has easy access to spectacular views that anyone in the family can enjoy.

The final 2.7 miles of SR 542 (the road to Artist Point) closes in the winter and reopens in the late spring or early summer.

Description

The trail starts at the Artist Point Trailhead. This trail is very popular and remains snow covered for most of the year. Make sure to stay on the trail to preserve the fragile ecosystem.

The trail starts by heading east from the parking lot along Kulshan Ridge. Take in the views of Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Baker, and the American border peaks as you hike through high alpine meadows that may start to bloom by the late summer. The trail gradually ascends to Huntoon Point where the panoramic views won't disappoint.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association (WTA)

Dec 11, 2025: Mount Spokane State Park - Middle Trail 140

Dec 11, 2025: Hiker Headlines: Widespread flooding impacts communities and closes roads, trails and campgrounds

Dec 10, 2025: Rebooting trails through planning, partnerships and volunteer power

Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Office

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Sarah Baker
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  4.6 from 10 votes

#4

in Mt. Baker Ski Area

#1140

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Trail Rankings

#4

in Mt. Baker Ski Area

#65

in Washington

#1,140

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Stellar views from Hudson Point.
Feb 29, 2016 near Peacefu…, WA

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at sunrise with Dad 4.3mi — 1h 48m
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