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  4. Mt. Baker National Forest
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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Point to Point

5,906' 1,800 m

High

4,660' 1,420 m

Low

1,252' 382 m

Up

6' 2 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

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  4.5 from 6 votes

#14

in Mt. Baker National Forest

#7892

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#14

in Mt. Baker National Forest

#331

in Washington

#7,892

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Sunset over the North Cascades from the foot of Mount Baker
Mar 6, 2020 near Sudden…, WA
Climbing Mount Baker - Mount Baker Wilderness
Nov 22, 2019 near Sudden…, WA
Railroad Grade, Mt. Baker and the Cabinet Peaks
May 12, 2019 near Sudden…, WA
The Cabinet Peaks, Mt. Baker covered in clouds
May 12, 2019 near Sudden…, WA
The trail as it passes above the treeline, overlooking the valley below.
Mar 6, 2020 near Sudden…, WA
The meadows at the top of the climb on the Park Butte Trail.
Mar 6, 2020 near Sudden…, WA

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Jul 29, 2021
Will Kealy
Very cool approach to the climb! 1.6mi — 1h 00m
Sep 11, 2020
Toto Vo
Jul 25, 2019
Ryan W
Jun 26, 2019
Dennis Chan
3.2mi
Sep 2, 2018
David Ivy
Beautiful scenery for a modest amount of effort. Worth every single step and then some. Thanks to the volunteers who help maintain the trail!!! 10.2mi
Aug 20, 2018
Jerry Timblin
Aug 13, 2018
Chris Wilson
Really hot, exposed hike. Totally worth it though to see the Easton Glacier up close.
Aug 25, 2017
David Tuttle

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