Mount Baker Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Nooksack Falls

Nooksack Falls, Mount Baker

 HorizonSeekerMark Says:  Just east of the tiny town of Glacier along highway 542 (Mount Baker Highway) are the Nooksack falls. A good sized year-round falls with an impressive amount of water flowing over it. There isn't a lot else to do but look at the falls, it makes for a good (but brief) stop on... 

Heliotrope Ridge

Heliotrope Ridge, Mount Baker

 RB_Oakes Says:  This hike takes you up through the old growth forest, through a few streams and up above the treeline. On a clear day, you'll get a wonderful view of the North Cascade foothills, extending into the Fraser Valley to the north. You'll also get close to the Coleman Glacier... 

Go for a hike!

Go for a hike!, Mount Baker

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Nooksack Falls

Nooksack Falls, Mount Baker

 mike-tango Says:  A few miles after Glacier, just about a mile or so off the highway, down Wells Creek Road, is Nooksack Falls. 

Hotels  

Mt. Baker Lodging, Inc.: Our recent stay in Mt. Baker!

Mt. Baker Lodging, Inc.: Our recent stay in Mt. Baker!, Mount Baker

 snowboarderbill Says:  Boy, that last dude must never have actually came to Mt. Baker! Either he was smoking too much hooch, or he had his eyes closed when he came through. There are absolutely NO hotels or motels in the Mt. Baker area. There are some vacation rentals, but it is really wise to... 

motels near Mt. Baker: Not the most accomodating area

motels near Mt. Baker: Not the most accomodating area, Mount Baker

 DanOlson81 Says:  Baker is relatively close to Bellingham and if you are not from the area, I strongly recommend staying there... bellingham is a good sized city with every type of hotel, motel, B&B, and Inn you could want... the longest it has taken me to get to the ski area from the city is... 

Mt. Baker Lodging, Inc. (accommodations): Private Cabin, Cottage, Condo, And Chalet Rentals!

Mt. Baker Lodging, Inc. (accommodations): Private Cabin, Cottage, Condo, And Chalet Rentals!, Mount Baker

 Cabinman Says:  Conveniently located just 2-hours North of Seattle and 1.5-hours South of Vancouver B.C., Mt. Baker Lodging is your source for private, self-catered, fully equipped cabin, cottage, condo, chalet, and executive vacation home rental accommodations, located in the villages of... 

Restaurants  

North Fork Pizzeria, Brewery and Beer Shrine: Fresh Beer at Baker!

North Fork Pizzeria, Brewery and Beer Shrine: Fresh Beer at Baker!, Mount Baker

 RB_Oakes Says:  The best place to eat out Baker way is North Fork, a pizza joint that also does grinders and a couple of other items. The owners are usually the ones working there, and they'll get to know you pretty quickly. They are a brewpub and when their beers are rockin, they're really... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

giggity

giggity, Mount Baker

 kyuo Says:  giggity hey this is mike u wanna get some beers later on? maybe some hookers? 

mt baker

mt baker, Mount Baker

 kyuo Says:  its big and round and people like it 

TREE WELL DANGER

TREE WELL DANGER, Mount Baker

 DanOlson81 Says:  one of the coolest things about Mt Baker is the large number of trees on the slopes... but the chances of falling in a tree well are of course EXTREMELY high since Baker gets so much snow.. A deep snow or tree well accident occurs when a rider or skier falls into an area of... 

Off The Beaten Path  

INSANE BACKCOUNTRY RIDING

INSANE BACKCOUNTRY RIDING, Mount Baker

 DanOlson81 Says:  Mt. Baker has the best backcountry trails in the Northwest but there are a few rules that you MUST follow while in the backcountry:1. Avalanche transceiver and demonstrated ability to use it2. A partner3. Shovel4. Knowledge of the terrain and your ability.5. Avalanche... 

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 A few miles after Glacier, just about a mile or so off the highway, down Wells Creek Road, is Nooksack Falls. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  why is mt baker so big? 

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A: Because Mt. Butcher and Mt. Candlestick Maker got out of the tub too early 

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pure snowboarding not far from civilization

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 Mt. Baker is my 2nd favorite place to snowboard.. having been snowboarding on and off since 1994, i have been to a good number of mountains and this is by far the best value.. $39 gets you and all day... 

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The Gateway To The Mt. Baker Recreation Area!

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 The mountain villages of Maple Falls and Glacier collectively serve the Mt. Baker Recreation Area, which includes the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and the adjacent Mount aker Ski Area! 

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On The Mountain

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Mount Baker. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Mt Baker- Artist Point and Heliotrope

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 This if from the other side of Helitrope. Heliotrope is to the right of Baker. This picture was taken just 6 miles from Mt Baker at Artist Point. The day was so clear, that you could see for many... 

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Whiteout

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 Mount Baker before the weather rolled in 

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