Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Milky Way and Mount Baker, red tent in foreground, taken at Artist Point in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Lake 22, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
May 2017. The jagged rocks trimmed with snow provide a serene view of the true harshness of nature.
Gothic Basin is a great backpacking hike or long day hike. Off the Mountain Loop Highway near Barlow Pass, it is a great way to scope out all the peaks in the area.
A two-mile trek through both old growth and second growth will take you to this charming little lake. Great for kids! 

It was (much) too cold for swimming in November, but I bet it will be perfect for swimming when the air temperature isn't hovering around 40 degrees.  There are a number of campsites here, plus more at Ollalie Lake which is just another 3/4 mile up the trail.

I think we caught the tail end of the hiking season for this trail this year, as I expect the trail to be covered with snow in a matter of weeks.


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Try Wallace Falls State Park for an excellent hike!

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Listen to the locals about weather and co ditions! They know more than you, i promise!

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Beautiful drive to Mt. Baker

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