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Mt. Baker Ski Area Winter Activity Guide Mount Baker Ranger District North Cascades National Park Contacts Get ready for winter adventure! Head east along the Mt. Baker Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest State Road Conditions: /Mt. Baker Ranger District Washington State Dept. of Transportation Highway to access National Forest 810 State Route 20 Dial 511 from within Washington State lands and the popular Mt. Baker Ski Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 www.wsdot.wa.gov Area. Travel the picturesque North (360) 856-5700 ext. 515 Glacier Public Service Center Washington State Winter Recreation and Cascades Highway along the Skagit 10091 Mt. Baker Highway State Sno-Park Information: Wild & Scenic River System into the Glacier, WA 98244 www.parks.wa.gov/winter heart of the North Cascades. (360) 599-2714 http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs Mt. Baker Ski Area Take some time for winter discovery but North Cascades National Park Service Ski Area Snow Report: be aware that terrain may be challenging Complex (360) 671-0211 to navigate at times. Mountain weather (360) 854-7200 www.mtbaker.us conditions can change dramatically and www.nps.gov/noca with little warning. Be prepared and check Cross-country ski & snowshoe trails along the Mt. Baker Highway: forecasts before heading out. National Weather Service www.weather.gov www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org Northwest Weather & Avalanche For eagle watching information visit: Travel Tips Center: Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center Mountain Weather Conditions www.skagiteagle.org • Prepare your vehicle for winter travel. www.nwac.us • Always carry tire chains and a shovel - practice putting tire chains on before you head out. Recreation Passes and Permits • Use reflectors in case of emergency. • Store valuables out of sight when Washington State Sno-Parks Federal Recreation Passes A Federal Recreation Pass is required at posted parked at a trailhead or recreation site. Sno-Parks are maintained by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. recreation sites within the National Forest. • Let someone know where you are going Sno-Park plowing is secondary to highway Honored are the Regional Northwest Forest and when you expect to return. plowing, and they are not sanded or graveled. Pass and National Parks and Federal Lands • Do not rely on cell service - signal Annual,Senior and Access Passes. strength may vary depending on WA State Sno-Park Permit Prices: NW Forest Day Pass: $5 location, terrain and weather. One-Day Permit: $20 per vehicle NW Forest Annual Pass: $30 Seasonal Permit: $40 per vehicle Federal Annual Pass: $80 Ask for a free National Forest Motor *A $2 handling fee is charged when State Senior Lifetime Pass: $10 Sno-Park permits are purchased from retail Access Pass: Free with proof of disability. Vehicle Use Map detailing travel locations. restrictions at a local Forest Service office. Heading Out In Winter Enjoy Your Outing National Forest & Park lands offeropportunities for sledding, tubing and snow play activities. Outside of developed ski areas there is no regular patrol or maintenance and snow play activities are at your own risk. Downhill Skiing Located along the upper reaches of the Mt. Baker Highway in Heather Meadows, the Mt. Baker Ski Area has a wide range of runs for snowboarders and skiers of all skill levels. Day lodges offer spectacular mountain views and a variety of services. There is no overnight lodging and snow camping restrictions apply within Heather Meadows. Daily operating hours are from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Washington State Sno-Parks Mt. Baker Ski Area strictly prohibits sledding and snowplay within ski area boundaries. Motorized & Non-Motorized Permit Areas For public safety, cross-country skiers and snowshoers must stay off downhill ski runs. Ski Baker Lake Area and snowboard instruction and mountain safety FS Roads 12, 1230 & 13 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required classes are offered on an annual basis. Groomed roads lead to the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area (NRA) on the south side of Mt. Baker and to Blue Lake, FS Road 1230, below Dock Butte. Mt. Baker Ski Area Information: Snowmobile use is allowed in the NRA when snow levels are above 24” at the trailhead located at www.mtbaker.us the end of FS Road 13. Snowmobile use is prohibited in the adjacent Wilderness area including the 360-671-0211. volcanic crater and summit of Mt. Baker. Anderson-Watson Cross-Country Skiing FS Road 1107 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required & Snowshoeing East of Baker Lake Road. past dam. 14 mile trail system. Along the Mt. Baker Highway, snowshoe trails, Shadow of the Sentinels Trailheaad - No Permit Required ski tracks and skate ski lanes are set at the Parking for cross-country skiing,, snow play & snowshoeing in the Baker Lake basin. Salmon Ridge Sno-Park when snow levels are sufficient. South Skagit Area The Sno-Park lot and groomed trails are Finney Creek maintained by the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club FS Road 17 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required and Washington State Parks in agreement with From State Route 20 southeast to Concrete-Sauk Valley Road and FS Road 17. the Forest Service. Visitors not on skis are asked Segelson Creek to stay off groomed snow routes. FS Road 18 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required Check out current conditions at the club website East of Darrington; Hwy. 530 to FS Road 18. www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org Mt. Baker Highway Area Snowmobiling Glacier Creek Know Your Boundaries FS Road 39 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required Snowmobiles are prohibited in Congressionally 3/4 mile east of Glacier, an approximately 15 mile route leads out towards Grouse Butte. designated Wilderness Areas. While Canyon Creek snowmobiling, take the time to know your FS Road 31 - Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required location and stay out of designated Wilderness. 1.5 miles east of Glacier, leads into the Canyon Creek drainage.. All snowmobiles must be registered through the Washington State Dept. of Licensing, Salmon Ridge Sno-Park -MP46 east of Glacier on State Route 542 unless registered in another State or Canadian - Non-Motorized Sno-Park Permit Required. Province. Washington State registration includes a State Sno-Park parking permit. Be Safe & Aware Mt. Baker National Recreation Area Northwest Avalanche Center Pieced out of the Mt. Baker Wilderness the Mt. Baker promotes safe winter travel National Recreation Area is open to a wide variety of by providing recent snowpack winter recreation activities including snowmobiling. ovservations, mountain weather and When snowmobiling in the Mt. Baker NRA, take the time avalanche forecasts. to map your location and keep out of the Wilderness where Learn more at: www.nwac.us motorized equipment is prohibited. Large crevasses exist on the glaciated slopes of Mt. Baker. In winter crevasses may be hidden by snow bridges and not readily visible. Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, SR 542 Salmon Ridge Nordic Area Mt.Baker Ski Area Heather Meadows Explore the Byway Forest Roads & Trails During winter, access to National Forest lands around Mt.Baker may be Hannegan Pass Rd #32 White Salmon Rd #3075 limited. Trails are typically snow covered Hannegan Pass Road is a good multi-user Located 18 miles east Glacier off of a as they ascend to higher elevations and snow-play area when snow levels are low switchback about ¼ mile before the Mt. enough. Located 13 miles east of Glacier, the Baker Ski Area’s White Salmon Day Lodge. are not marked. Orienteering skills road is signed and parking is available at the The road is not signed, but is the only spot and knowledge of backcountry travel in Shuksan Picnic Area at the base of the road. A meeting the description. avalanche terrain is needed. Be prepared Federal Recreation Pass is required for parking and check avalanche and weather forecasts at the picnic area where there is a vault toilet, Distance to the end of the road is 2 miles one before heading out. picnic tables, trash and recycling. way. There are great views of Mt. Shuksan, the Nooksack River, and peaks to the north. Glacier Creek Rd. #39 Winter recreationists can head up the road 1.4 This road follows a route with pretty open Road is groomed for snowmobiles, but all miles to a junction with FS Road 34 enjoying users are welcome. Leads to Heliotrope breakout views of Mt. Shuksan and Ruth Heather Meadows Ridge Trailhead and climbing access for Mt. Creek along the way. Travel this side road 1 The Mt. Baker Ski Area operates in Baker. mile to it’s terminus at Ruth Creek and the Heather Meadows during winter months. Deadhorse Creek Rd. #37 Nooksack Cirque Trailhead. Backcountry travel outside of the Mt. Baker Drive until you reach snow level and then Ski Area is at your own risk as these areas are head out towards Skyline Divide Trailhead. Hannegan Pass Road follows an easy forested not controlled for avalanches. Travel through fairly open terrain along road. route past the junction with FS Road 34, Canyon Creek Rd. #31 leading to the Goat Mt. Trailhead at MP 2.5. Artist Point Road is groomed for snowmobiles, but all The road then narrows and there are avalanche Travel to Artist Point is in an uncontrolled users are welcome. Leads into Canyon Creek run-out zones that cross the road after the landscape outside of the Mt. Baker Ski drainage. Nice alternative for dog sleds & Goat Mt. Trailhead. Area boundaries and is at your own risk. skijouring. If you head out to Artist Point be aware Wells Creek Rd. #33 Razorhone Rd. #3070 & Anderson of avalanche and weather forecasts, and Head out from the seasonal road closure Creek Rd. #3071 prepared for backcountry travel through avalanche terrain. gate to the switchback with a view at one Located 13.5 miles east of Glacier.
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