Heather Lake─A Mountain Loop Favorite perfect for families and newbies

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1,050 feet Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required. ‘Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest; www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs More information: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition…

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Hannegan Peak– Supreme views of snow and ice—and that’s the truth, Ruth!

Quick Facts: Location: North Cascades Mount Baker Wilderness Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 10.4 miles Elevation gain: 3,100 feet Green Trails Map: Mount Baker Wilderness 13SX Contact: Glacier Public Service Center or Mount Baker Ranger District: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest  Notes: Northwest Trail Pass or Interagency Pass required; Wilderness rules apply Access: From…

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High Pass

Awe-inspiring autumn alternative to a popular adjacent butte Quick Facts: Location: Mount BakerWilderness Land Agency: National Forest Service Distance: 5.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1850 feet Contact:  Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Baker Ranger District, Green Trails Map: Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness no. 13SX Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes:…

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Eight Mile Creek–Enjoy elegant cedars and polished granite outcroppings on the way to Squire Creek Pass

Quick Facts: Location: Boulder River Wilderness, Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 6.0 miles High Point: 4,075 feet Elevation gain: 2,300 feet Difficulty: difficult Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest  Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition Access: From Darrington, follow…

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Gothic Basin and Foggy Lake — Spiraling peaks, buttressed ridges, and a hauntingly beautiful landscape

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Service and Washington Department of Natural Resources Roundtrip: 9.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2,900 feet Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Access:  From Granite Falls follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 31 miles to Barlow Pass. Hike begins by walking up gated Monte Cristo…

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Red Pass─High Portal to Glacier Peak

Quick Facts: Location: North Fork Sauk River Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 20.6 miles Elevation Gain: 4,300 feet Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest (360) 436-1155; www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Special Note: Northwest Trail Pass required. Access: From Darrington, travel south on the Mountain Loop Highway…

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Gee Point─ great views from this little-known peak!

Quick Facts: Location: Finney Block, Skagit Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 3.0 miles Elevation Gain: 700 feet Contact: Mount Baker Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest (360) 856-5700; www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs Green Trails Map: Oso, WA-No. 77 Access: From Burlington head east 28 miles on SR 20 towards Concrete turning right onto the…

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Crystal Lake─ a trail less taken if you take the old way

Quick Facts: Location: White Chuck River Valley, Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 9.0 miles Elevation Gain: 2,150 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Access: Take Exit 208 off of I-5 following SR 530 east for 32 miles to Darrington. Then head south on the Mountain Loop Highway proceeding 9.0…

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Peek-a-boo Lake — peaceful little lake and peek-a-boo mountain views

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation gain: 1600 feet Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111 SX Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington Ranger District Notes: Access road is rough and brushy in spots. High clearance necessary. Access: From Darrington follow the Mountain Loop…

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