Lauryn's Guidebook
Hiking
Local hikes that we highly recommend!
This is one of the most beautiful hikes we’ve done in the Mt. Baker Wilderness. It has stunning alpine views, wildflowers in early summer, wild blueberries in late summer, and brilliant fall colors in September and October. At the top you can drop down into the basin for a dip in one of many small ponds and snow tarns, or you can ascend to the peak for magnificent views. Please check “All Trails” or “Washington Trails Association” for current trail reports, conditions, hiking time, and directions to the trailhead.
Yellow Aster Butte
This is one of the most beautiful hikes we’ve done in the Mt. Baker Wilderness. It has stunning alpine views, wildflowers in early summer, wild blueberries in late summer, and brilliant fall colors in September and October. At the top you can drop down into the basin for a dip in one of many small ponds and snow tarns, or you can ascend to the peak for magnificent views. Please check “All Trails” or “Washington Trails Association” for current trail reports, conditions, hiking time, and directions to the trailhead.
One word….waterfalls! In early to mid summer the waterfalls along the trail are numerous and refreshing. Some are large enough to stand under and cool off. The views are also spectacular both as you climb and at the pass. Please check “All Trails” or “Washington Trails Association” for current trail reports, conditions, hiking time, and directions to the trailhead.
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Hannegan Pass
One word….waterfalls! In early to mid summer the waterfalls along the trail are numerous and refreshing. Some are large enough to stand under and cool off. The views are also spectacular both as you climb and at the pass. Please check “All Trails” or “Washington Trails Association” for current trail reports, conditions, hiking time, and directions to the trailhead.
A moderate hike starting at Artist Point that is filled with panoramic peaks, stunning wildflowers and majestic views of Mt. Baker. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
Ptarmigan Ridge Trailhead
Washington 542A moderate hike starting at Artist Point that is filled with panoramic peaks, stunning wildflowers and majestic views of Mt. Baker. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
This is a short an easy hike that meanders along the edge of the Nooksack River. There are benches at one of the larger rapids to take a rest and enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous river. Occasionally you can also catch adventurous kayakers running this rapid. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
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Horseshoe Bend Trailhead
This is a short an easy hike that meanders along the edge of the Nooksack River. There are benches at one of the larger rapids to take a rest and enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous river. Occasionally you can also catch adventurous kayakers running this rapid. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
An absolutely stunning Alpine Lake that is a very short but very steep hike only 7/10 of a mile from the trailhead. However, this requires about a 45 minute drive from Glacier on a mix of paved and dirt roads. High clearance 4WD vehicles recommended. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, road conditions, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
Church Lake
An absolutely stunning Alpine Lake that is a very short but very steep hike only 7/10 of a mile from the trailhead. However, this requires about a 45 minute drive from Glacier on a mix of paved and dirt roads. High clearance 4WD vehicles recommended. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, road conditions, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
*Summer 2022… the road to this trailhead washed out several miles from the top. The hike can still be completed but takes much longer. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
This is the “iconic” hike that many people come to this area to complete. It takes you past wildflowers, waterfalls and over several stream crossings eventually landing you face to face with the spectacular Coleman Glacier.
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Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead
*Summer 2022… the road to this trailhead washed out several miles from the top. The hike can still be completed but takes much longer. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
This is the “iconic” hike that many people come to this area to complete. It takes you past wildflowers, waterfalls and over several stream crossings eventually landing you face to face with the spectacular Coleman Glacier.
Although this is a lesser known hike in the area it is still a beauty with great views and many geological rock formations that are quite stunning. The trail itself is not as well maintained as most of the trails in the area and does require a fair amount of climbing over fallen trees etc. But in our opinion, it is still a great hike. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
Cougar Divide
Although this is a lesser known hike in the area it is still a beauty with great views and many geological rock formations that are quite stunning. The trail itself is not as well maintained as most of the trails in the area and does require a fair amount of climbing over fallen trees etc. But in our opinion, it is still a great hike. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
*Summer 2022… the road to this hike is washed out. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for wash out updates, directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports. If you can get there, it is a stunning ridge top hike with stellar panoramic views.
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Skyline Divide Trailhead
*Summer 2022… the road to this hike is washed out. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for wash out updates, directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports. If you can get there, it is a stunning ridge top hike with stellar panoramic views.
This is another iconic hike in the Glacier area. Please note it can be accessed from Hwy 542 at the trailhead, and, after more grueling switchbacks then you can imagine, you’ll arrive at the top in spectacular meadows surrounded by stunning peaks. OR it can accessed via the Damfino lakes trailhead which is definitely easier and more scenic. However this requires a longer drive to get to the Damfino Lakes Trailhead. Either way, you won’t be disappointed when you arrive! Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
Excelsior Pass Trailhead
This is another iconic hike in the Glacier area. Please note it can be accessed from Hwy 542 at the trailhead, and, after more grueling switchbacks then you can imagine, you’ll arrive at the top in spectacular meadows surrounded by stunning peaks. OR it can accessed via the Damfino lakes trailhead which is definitely easier and more scenic. However this requires a longer drive to get to the Damfino Lakes Trailhead. Either way, you won’t be disappointed when you arrive! Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for directions to the trailhead, hiking time, difficulty rating, and current trail reports.
This is a difficult hike with lots of elevation gain and loss that eventually ends at a large lake with difficult shoreline access. Route finding can be tricky at times. So why would we recommend it? Because if you are looking for a full day adventure with great views and good fishing, this might be your jam. PLEASE check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating. Start early, and plan for a very full, tiring, and adventurous day.
Tomyhoi Lake
This is a difficult hike with lots of elevation gain and loss that eventually ends at a large lake with difficult shoreline access. Route finding can be tricky at times. So why would we recommend it? Because if you are looking for a full day adventure with great views and good fishing, this might be your jam. PLEASE check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating. Start early, and plan for a very full, tiring, and adventurous day.
This is a very mild hike that meanders through cool shady forest eventually emerging on the Nooksack River looking out towards the Nooksack Cirque. The over four mile hike ( almost 9 rt) can feel flat and monotonous at times but the beauty at the end is well worth it. Please note at the start of the hike you either need to ford the river or find a log to cross. We forded it, and it was quite fun. Please have trekking poles if you do this, it really helps with the current. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating.
Nooksack cirque trailhead
National Forest Development Road 34This is a very mild hike that meanders through cool shady forest eventually emerging on the Nooksack River looking out towards the Nooksack Cirque. The over four mile hike ( almost 9 rt) can feel flat and monotonous at times but the beauty at the end is well worth it. Please note at the start of the hike you either need to ford the river or find a log to cross. We forded it, and it was quite fun. Please have trekking poles if you do this, it really helps with the current. Please check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating.
If you are willing to brave a white knuckle drive on rutted dirt roads with huge drop offs and no passing room ( you may have to back up to a pull out) these stunning alpine lakes surrounded by snow covered peaks will ease your rapid heartbeat and lower your blood pressure when you reach the top. Absolutely 10/10 spectacular. But, no joke about getting there. This is not a drive for anyone with a fear of heights, and you must have a high clearance 4WD vehicle or you’ll risk leaving a piece of your vehicle in one of the many deep “dips” in the road. However, as evidenced by the number of cars up there on weekends, many people have decided it’s worth it.
There are several great hikes that start at the Twin Lakes with one of the favorites being a short but steep jaunt up to the iconic Winchester Lookout. After your hike, descend back down to the Twin Lakes for a dip. Or bring rafts or tubes for a relaxing float on the lakes. Then take a deep breath and get ready for that drive back down… PLEASE check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating.
Twin Lakes
If you are willing to brave a white knuckle drive on rutted dirt roads with huge drop offs and no passing room ( you may have to back up to a pull out) these stunning alpine lakes surrounded by snow covered peaks will ease your rapid heartbeat and lower your blood pressure when you reach the top. Absolutely 10/10 spectacular. But, no joke about getting there. This is not a drive for anyone with a fear of heights, and you must have a high clearance 4WD vehicle or you’ll risk leaving a piece of your vehicle in one of the many deep “dips” in the road. However, as evidenced by the number of cars up there on weekends, many people have decided it’s worth it.
There are several great hikes that start at the Twin Lakes with one of the favorites being a short but steep jaunt up to the iconic Winchester Lookout. After your hike, descend back down to the Twin Lakes for a dip. Or bring rafts or tubes for a relaxing float on the lakes. Then take a deep breath and get ready for that drive back down… PLEASE check All Trails or Washington Trail Association for current reports on this hike as well as directions to the trailhead, hiking time, and difficulty rating.
Nooksack River
This is a spectacular hike that is considered moderate in terms of hiking this terrain. It’s a little over 8 miles round trip and when you arrive you are rewarded with a jewel of a lake surrounded by stunning peaks.
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This is a spectacular hike that is considered moderate in terms of hiking this terrain. It’s a little over 8 miles round trip and when you arrive you are rewarded with a jewel of a lake surrounded by stunning peaks.
Sightseeing
Stunning mountain scenery year-round as well as x fantastic recreational opportunities. In the summer hike or backpack from the Artist Point parking lot. In the winter, snowshoe or back country ski from the Heather Meadows parking area at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
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Punto del Artista
Stunning mountain scenery year-round as well as x fantastic recreational opportunities. In the summer hike or backpack from the Artist Point parking lot. In the winter, snowshoe or back country ski from the Heather Meadows parking area at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
Mt Baker is an great downhill ski resort just 25 minutes away from our cabin. Enjoy a fun day on the slopes while taking in breath taking mountain scenery. Break for a delicious lunch either at the Heather Meadows Lodge, the mid mountain Ravens Hut Lodge or the White Salmon Lodge. Then head back to the cabin for a long soak in the hot tub!
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Área de esquí del Monte Baker
Mount Baker HighwayMt Baker is an great downhill ski resort just 25 minutes away from our cabin. Enjoy a fun day on the slopes while taking in breath taking mountain scenery. Break for a delicious lunch either at the Heather Meadows Lodge, the mid mountain Ravens Hut Lodge or the White Salmon Lodge. Then head back to the cabin for a long soak in the hot tub!
This beautiful park is located about 20 minutes away in Maple Falls. Enjoy all your favorite lake activities: swim, paddle board, kayak, fish, or just enjoy a delicious picnic overlooking the lake.
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Silver Lake Park
9006 Silver Lake RdThis beautiful park is located about 20 minutes away in Maple Falls. Enjoy all your favorite lake activities: swim, paddle board, kayak, fish, or just enjoy a delicious picnic overlooking the lake.
Food scene
Wake ‘n Bakery is an iconic Glacier eatery featuring organic coffee and hand-made pastries to fuel your next mountain adventure!
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Wake 'n Bakery
6903 Bourne StWake ‘n Bakery is an iconic Glacier eatery featuring organic coffee and hand-made pastries to fuel your next mountain adventure!
Outstanding pizza and pub fare - the perfect way to celebrate a great day recreating in the mountains!
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Chair 9 Pizza & Bar
10459 Mt Baker HwyOutstanding pizza and pub fare - the perfect way to celebrate a great day recreating in the mountains!
Delicious pizza right off hwy 542 about 20 minutes outside of Glacier. A great stop on your way to or from our cabin!
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North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker HwyDelicious pizza right off hwy 542 about 20 minutes outside of Glacier. A great stop on your way to or from our cabin!
An eclectic little market located 10 minutes away in Maple Falls. Definitely the place to go if you forgot a few items from town.
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Cross Road Grocery & Video
7802 Silver Lake RdAn eclectic little market located 10 minutes away in Maple Falls. Definitely the place to go if you forgot a few items from town.
Kragnes Family Farms
7996 Mt Baker HwyDelicious local produce at a self serve stand just 5 minutes west of Glacier.
Excellent stop for hearty breakfast sandwiches and hand crafted coffee beverages. Also if you need WiFi in Maple Falls, you can access that while you are enjoying your coffee!
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Joe's Fine Coffee
7463 Mt Baker HwyExcellent stop for hearty breakfast sandwiches and hand crafted coffee beverages. Also if you need WiFi in Maple Falls, you can access that while you are enjoying your coffee!
A great stop in Deming (30 min away) either on your way to or from the cabin. The owners and staff are super friendly, the coffee drinks are delicious, and they offered a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches that are sure to satisfy. Drive through only, but worth the wait!
Xtreme Bean Espresso
3706 Mt Baker HwyA great stop in Deming (30 min away) either on your way to or from the cabin. The owners and staff are super friendly, the coffee drinks are delicious, and they offered a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches that are sure to satisfy. Drive through only, but worth the wait!
Delicious ice cream to melt the heat on hot summer days. Our first stop after summer alpine adventures!
Glacier Ice Cream Co.
9966 Mount Baker HighwayDelicious ice cream to melt the heat on hot summer days. Our first stop after summer alpine adventures!