Mount Baker Wilderness

Mount Baker Wilderness spans 119,989 acres of alpine meadows, old-growth forests, and glacial formations within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

The U.S. Congress designated this area as a protected wilderness in 1984, integrating it into the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Native American tribes established paths and hunting grounds throughout the region before the arrival of European settlers in the Pacific Northwest.

The wilderness area provides numerous marked trails for hiking and camping, with access points requiring permits obtained from the U.S. Forest Service.

The area contains over 10,000 acres of permanent glaciers and rocks, supporting specialized alpine species like mountain goats and hoary marmots.

Location: Washington

Location: Whatcom County

Location: Skagit County

Operator: US Forest Service

Website: http://wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Mount%20Baker%20Wilderness

GPS coordinates: 48.80810,-121.74300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33