Park Butte
1 week ago
Trail is snow-covered at times
5 this month · 93 reports
Baker Lake - Maple Grove
North Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The Baker Lake trail to Maple Grove remains snow-free, with most reports indicating good to minor trail obstacles as of late October. The road access to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, though one report from August 23 noted the final mile is gravel with some potholes. Parking can be full, especially on weekends, as seen on September 12. Water crossings have been easy to navigate. Campsites at Anderson Point, noted as washed out in September 22, were still occupied by campers on that date. Fall colors are present on the trail as of October 31.
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What hikers ask about Baker Lake - Maple Grove
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The road to the trailhead is generally considered suitable for all vehicles. However, as of August 23, the final mile was described as a gravel road with some potholes, though still manageable for low clearance cars.
Most reports indicate minor obstacles that pose few problems. One report from October 31 mentioned a single tree down that was easily climbed over. Another from September 22 noted Anderson Point was washed out with many downed trees, but it was still possible to cross carefully.
Parking can be an issue, with one report on September 12 stating it was full. It is recommended to arrive early or consider parking at Kulshan Campground and hiking in, as noted on September 22. A Northwest Forest Pass or a $5 day-use fee is required, and purchasing in advance is advised as cell service may be spotty at the trailhead.
Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and bear lockers. Pit toilets are available at some locations, though TP supply can vary. One report from August 23 mentioned no trash service, so carrying out trash is recommended.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Spent Halloween night at Baker Lake with my husband and 2 year old pup. The trail is full of fall colors and in overall great condition. There was one tree down which we easily climbed over. The water...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We started hiking from the Kulshan Campground, a good 45 minute uphill hike to the south entry trailhead for Baker Lake Trail. There were only two cars in the parking lot - and it is much easier to st...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We started hiking to Anderson Point around 11:30 am. Parking full! Northwest Forest Pass or $5 day-use fee required (QR code to scan at trailhead). There is a pit toilet at trailhead that was well sto...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Backpacked 8/23-8/24 with two 11-year olds.Driving the last 1 mile from TH is gravel road with some pot holes; still OK for low clearance cars.NW Forest Pass is required for parking. Recommend you pur...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
My friend and I hiked from the south Baker Lake trailhead to Maple Grove campground and stayed two nights. The second day we day hiked as far as we wanted to go heading north from Maple Grove. We didn...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
No problem parking today. The dirt road has a few potholes but no problem for any car. There is a vault toilet at the TH but we used the restrooms across from the administrative facilities before the ...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful trail. Surface great for running.Stream ford easy. Don’t bother with the log, look for the path on the rocks
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We didn't have trouble getting to the trailhead in a minivan and parked in the overflow area. The pit toilet was in decent shape (WTA says no toilet but there is one) and the trail was clearly marked....
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We got to the trailhead around 11AM and most spots were taken so most folks parked down the road a bit on the side.Trail is in good condition, there were some wetter areas with logs put on top of the ...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This is part 2 of the previous report so we can add more photos of the river crossing.The following photo is if you decide to walk upstream and cross, an easier solution. This is what that looks like,...