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This is a classic Mt Baker vista hike with stunning views.
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Print landscape, double sided, short side flip.
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Share link: https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=126466
Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboardThis event is held inside a national park that has a required entrance fee.
Chain Lakes (NW Hiking Weekend) #2
Traditional Walk
SN: 126466 - 2024
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 for 3 days
Start table open: 9am-noon
Glacier, Washington
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
NORTHWEST HIKING WEEKEND 2024:The 12K hike will take 5 or so hours and is challenging. You will start at Artist's Point and descend a slope with steps to the Heather Meadows Visitor Center in a picture-perfect basin. Then start a long, steady climb with magnificent open views up to Herman's Saddle, elevation 5430'. You'll descend into another basin at Chain Lakes and climb again to the ridgeline which you follow back to Artist's Point. The 6K option in an out-and-back that begins at Artist's Point, follows the ridgeline trail to a viewpoint, descends to Chain Lakes and returns. The climb back up from Chain Lakes is doable if you take your time, and the views on this trail are stunning.
Rating: 4C, Distance: 5(3C), 12km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Restrooms at the trailhead at Artist Point. Food and water are available at Heather Meadows Visitor Center and at a cafe in the ski resort nearby.You will need a national park pass or to pay the day use fee when you enter Mt Baker National Park.Parking at Artist's Point can fill up, so we recommend an early start. Please carry water on the trail and be prepared for the heat and (possible) bugs. Hiking sticks recommended.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
I-5: Exit #225 (Sunset Dr/Mt Baker Hwy). Northbound RIGHT/southbound LEFT following signs for Mt. Baker. Follow Sunset Dr which becomes SR542 to Glacier, 33 miles from I-5. The Glacier Public Service Center is on the RIGHT before leaving the town of Glacier.
Maps phrase and directions link
The address / location has not been set.
This event has a remote start.
Register and drive 15-25 miles to various trailheads for the walks. You can register for all walks & pick up directions.
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks (AVA-0534)
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