Baring Mountain

Baring Mountain is a summit in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with steep hiking trails that pass through dense forest as they climb to 1,867 meters elevation. The route rises steadily over rocky and vegetated terrain, with the forest becoming more open as you gain altitude.

The first documented ascent occurred in 1897 when John Charlton and Albert Sylvester reached the summit and established a route to the top. This early exploration made it a recognized destination for climbers in the region.

The mountain sits within territories where Indigenous peoples maintained deep knowledge of the land and its resources over many generations. Today, visitors who hike here walk through landscapes that held meaning and served as hunting and gathering grounds for these communities.

Visitors need a Northwest Forest Pass and should plan for a round trip of about 7 miles with roughly 1,000 meters (3,500 feet) of elevation gain. The trail is accessible year-round, but the best conditions occur from summer through early fall.

The northeast face offers technical climbing routes with challenging difficulty grades that only experienced mountaineers attempt. This draws advanced climbers seeking terrain beyond the standard hiking paths.

Location: Washington

Location: King County

Elevation above the sea: 1,867 m

GPS coordinates: 47.77928,-121.43583

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46