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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Meadow Mountain Trailhead

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Meadow Mountain Trailhead

Downey Creek Trailhead

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Green Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Green Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Darrington. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Suiattle River Trailhead

You can take time to visit Suiattle River Trailhead during your travels to Darrington. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Crystal Creek Trailhead

You can take time to visit Crystal Creek Trailhead during your travels to Darrington. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Crystal Creek Trailhead

Huckleberry Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Huckleberry Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Darrington. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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