Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Welcome ...

...to the USDA Forest Service Mt. Baker climbing home page. This site is meant as an information resource for anyone interested in climbing on Mt. Baker.

Information is provided here about the Mt. Baker Wilderness, the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area, climbing routes, our most recent climbing reports, permits, regulations and safety information.

For quick and easy navigation throughout the Mt. Baker Climbing pages use the links to the right.

We hope you find the information provided here useful in your preparations and planning. Please enjoy and respect the wilderness and remember to Leave No Trace.

To speak to one of our Visitor Information Services staff about climbing Mt. Baker, please contact the district office.

About Mt. Baker

The mountain itself lies in two separate congressionally designated areas: the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area and the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area [NRA].

The majority of the mountain lies in the Wilderness Area. The NRA encompasses only the south slope. Both areas are open to hikers and climbers, though each has unique regulations and use limitations. Be sure to read the Permits and Regulations section thoroughly.