Summitted on 8/10 via Easton Glacier route
Started at 3.30 from Sandy camp area, spent at least 1h at the fuming crater (more impressive than the summit in my pov) and at summit by 10.00.
Very few people on the mountain on a Sunday, saw ca 10-15 other people, had the summit to ourselves. What a view!
Very slushy snow from beginning to end.
Tip: If energy allows, do a little detour to have a look at Deming glacier on the way down. Stunning!
Tip: If you are a female mountaineer and looking for a great way to summit and learn, the crew from upward transition institute is doing an incredible job up there!
Ascending the slopes of Mount Baker feels like stepping into a living painting, where every breath is a sip of crisp, pine scented air and every glance unveils a canvas of snow draped peaks and emerald valleys. The trail winds like a silver ribbon through whispering evergreens, leading higher into the embrace of the mountain’s silent majesty. Sunlight dances across glacial faces, scattering shards of brilliance into eyes, while the distant roar of melting ice streams sings an ancient hymn of endurance. Each step is both a triumph and a surrender legs burn, heart races, yet the soul soars until the summit greets with a panorama so vast and unspoiled, it feels as though the earth itself has paused to let marvel at its glory.
Mt. Baker is only 10k feet or so. But it is still a serious mountain. It is a lot of fun but it can be dangerous. Please don’t attempt to climb with without the proper skills or training. Odds are you will be fine if you just wing it or treat it like a day hike, but if something goes wrong you could die.
With that being said it’s a very beautiful mountain and my favorite climb. Having done a couple different routes I would say I prefer the coleman-deming route.
Please remember to leave no trace and pack out all waste!
Mt Baker is so beautiful . it’s stunning! The mix of glaciers, alpine meadows, and rugged peaks makes it one of the most scenic spots in the Pacific Northwest.
The Chain Lakes Loop trail was beautiful in fall season. The trail was very popular, you'd better to go early in the morning to have a parking spot. Very recommended!
It is very beautiful but some parts of the trail are steep. If you have knee problems, it is not recommended. Be careful. Some rocks are slippery. Bring your foods. Before go on hiking. On the way up, there is a picnic area. You can stop by. pay for the parking.
Simply breathtaking place… It looks beautiful year round, be it any season or weather.
It has an amazing ski area for ski lovers in winters ….
For summer and fall season it has lots of hiking trails. Views are amazing, it is always a delight to be here .
The view is absolutely beautiful and stunning. I have been visiting there for 4 times. Only one thing I couldn't stand is the toilet (hole) at the parking lot. It stinks and is disgusting.
Had a beautiful climb this past week, took a 5 day mountaineering course so I could get some experience under my belt, and we decided to summit on one of our days too! Unfortunately it was cloudy only at the top which is pretty common as fog will usually stick to the peak, but the climb was fun, and Mount Baker is definitely one of the most beautiful mountains that I have been on!
Amazing summit with great big mountain skiing and climbing. Access is now limited from the north by road closure a few miles before the Coleman trailhead due to road erosion into glacier creek
Visited mid May. Quite a few hikers, many carried skis. The trailhead actually was all covered in snow. So we had to walk 1 mile to the trailhead. Backpacked a night to summit the second day. Summit is at the top of the Roman wall. Mt. Baker is a vocano, so the summit is a big flat field with the highest point a narrow platform that got over-crowded.
Awesome experience. We drove from Seattle, and the drive was splendid and mesmerizing.
It was so good there at mountain.
There were lots of people right out there.
The trails were clean.
The weather was perfect that day, which made our experience more fun and Fantastic.
There is a small lake before mountain peak, which is beautiful and have scenic beauty.
This is one of the best climbs in the cascades, and despite what some other reviews say, it's tough. Be prepared for a very long hike, and be physically prepared for this mountain. Make sure you are roped in the crevasse fields, and up the roman wall. Do not glissade.
Mount Baker is such a gorgeous area! It's perfect for any outdoor enthusiast who loves to hike, ski, mountain bike, etc. As an Adventure Elopement Photographer, I love to take my couples here to spend their day explore the great outdoors and to enjoy the fresh mountain air! It's a fantastic location to say your vows and all the things above!
Visiting this spot was such an amazing experience, the view was absolutely breathtaking and unreal. From the wildlife in the area to the beautiful mountain peaks and wildflowers there is so much amazing views to be seen up here. There is a large assortment of trails as well and the road up is paved and easy to access.
I’ve only gone up to Mount Baker during the summer to hike. I wait for the snow to melt some before heading up. It’s a gem of the northwest. There is great skiing in the winter at two lodges. In the summer, take a drive up to Artist Point and you can take some amazing photos of the two mountains at that location. The photo attached is one I took. Gave it a painting look.
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