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Huntoon Point Snowshoe
North Cascades
updated 6 months ago
The Huntoon Point Snowshoe trail presents varied conditions depending on the date. As of February 10, fresh snow was ideal for snowshoes, with 6-8 inches of new accumulation making for perfect breaking-trail conditions. Earlier in the season, on November 30, the route to Artist Point was bare and dry, with icy conditions at the trailhead. Spikes were useful then, but not necessary for the upper sections. By November 8, there was significantly more snow coverage, with the road from the parking area upwards covered. Snowshoes were recommended, though boots were also used with significant postholing. Parking at Heather Meadows overflow was available on February 20.
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The road to the trailhead was bare and dry as of November 30. As of November 8, the road from the parking area upwards was covered in snow, with fresh snow reported in the parking lot. The most recent report on general road status is from November 30, stating it was bare and dry up to the Bagley Lakes Trailhead.
On February 10, there was 6-8 inches of fresh snow, described as perfect for snowshoes. Earlier, on November 8, the snow was light and fluffy and suitable for snowshoes, though boots resulted in postholing. By March 1, the snow was wet, and avalanche danger was reported as high.
On March 1, the main parking lot was almost full by 10:30 am, with spots available along the road. On November 30, the trailhead parking had 55 cars when the reporter left at 3:15 pm. On November 8, the parking lot was starting to fill up on the edges.
On February 10, breaking trail was necessary for the last bit to Huntoon Point. On March 1, some sections required snowshoes, while others led to postholing when wearing only boots. The snow was wet, and avalanche danger was high on March 1.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
A beautiful day for this hike. Arrived at 10:30am to almost full main parking lot, although there were spots along the road.Not too many people considering how nice the day was. I used snowshoes, whic...
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful Friday snowshoeing trek up at Baker! Parked at Heather Meadows overflow parking. climbed up to table mountain using a off-route trail avoiding the typical artist point road walk. got up to t...
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Fresh snow! 6-8” of fresh snow overnight so perfect conditions. Had to break trail the last bit up to Huntoon Point. I think everyone was still recovering from the Seahawks win so we had the point all...
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Road and Parking:Bare and dry to Bagley Lakes Trailhead. Trailhead was icy. 55 cars at the trailhead when I left at 3:15. If you hike with a dog, don't forget that the Forest Service requires dogs to ...
Older10 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Road was bare and wet until the parking lot which had fresh snow when I got there and was compact snow and ice when I left. Parking lot was starting to fill up on the edges but nothing in the middle u...
Older17 months ago
North Cascades
The road to the parking lot is dry and clear. The temperature at the parking lot was 33F when I left the car in the dark under the stars at 4:55am. I followed the heavily tracked snow-buried road to t...
Older17 months ago
North Cascades
Overnight snow camping trip from the Heather Meadows parking lot. We ascended up into Austin Pass and set up camp. There were plenty of people there, and it was a bright and sunny Saturday. The winds ...
Older18 months ago
North Cascades
The outlook wasn't great earlier this week for the scheduled Mountaineers trip to Artist and Huntoon points. Weather reports predicted snow and cold temperatures with a high avalanche danger. What w...
Older20 months ago
North Cascades
On Sunday the road to the mount baker ski resort was OK , mostly snow free with a bit snow slushes. It was plowed before. Apparently everyone decided it was a nice day to do some snow sports here, as ...
Older22 months ago
North Cascades
Ah, the Mt. Baker Wilderness — nature’s way of saying, "Here’s some eye candy for your soul!"The road is snow-free right up until just before the trailhead, and the trailhead itself has been plowed li...