Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Mt. Baker National Recreation Area

The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area (NRA) was created in conjunction with the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act to accommodate and preserve the winter snowmobile use of the Mt. Baker area in and around Schriebers meadow. In order to preserve this use management of the area focuses on providing snowmobile and cross-country skiing opportunities during the winter, and non-motorized recreational uses during the summer season. The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area differs from the adjacent Mt. Baker Wilderness area by allowing the use of snowmobiles when snow levels are sufficient (greater than 2 feet at Schriebers Meadow Trailhead).

During the winter, snowmobile access is provided on Road #13 to Schriebers Meadow, into upper Rocky and upper Sulphur Creek, the upper Railroad Grade, Metcalfe Moraine, and lower Easton Glacier. The Forest works with the Washington State Sno-Park Program and various user groups to manage winter use in this area.

During the summer months the area is used for hiking. Hikers are urged to stay on designated trails and respect trail closure signs. Backpackers must camp at designated sites established for their use. No campfires are allowed in the NRA.

NRA Designated Camp Sites

• Cathedral Camp
• High Camp
• Railroad Camp
• Mazama Park Horse Camp

Map is not to scale and to be used for general location purposes only.

USDA Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 27 January 2003 at 10:11:55 EST