Lake Ann (Mount Baker Highway)
North Cascades
As of September 2025, the Lake Ann trail is generally in good condition with no major snow obstacles. Hikers reported dry, dusty sections and loose rocks on descents, particularly on the boulder fields. Parking at the trailhead can be limited, with the lot filling by mid-morning on weekends, requiring roadside parking. Several reports mention abundant wildlife, including pikas and grouse, and some found berries. Restrooms are not available at the trailhead; facilities are located at Artist Point or the Ranger Station.
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The dog and I headed out to Lake Ann and up the climbers trail to the National Park boundary for a sunset hike. The trail was in great shape and was fairly busy with day hikers and backpackers. Excell...
This is one of my favorite hikes. I headed out on the trailhead at 10:15 am. The parking lot was not full as it was a Tuesday. I expected more cars & people as the weather was going to hit 81 degree...
My friend and I had this one on our "to do" list for quite some time, and we were lucky enough to finally choose a day when the weather was perfect. It was dark and cloudy on the way up I-5, but by th...
My friend and I planned to have an adventurous trip to the Mt Baker today. We started at midnight today from Seattle and reached the Artist Point at 3 am.Then we took a nap in the car till 5:30 am.I d...
Toilet just half a mile up the road at Artist Point, or down below at the Ranger station.This is one of the best hikes for the effort I have done out of at least a hundred in Washington.Meadows, fores...
Not that much to say about this hike that others haven't already except to GO NOW if you want lots of blueberries. Tons everywhere - especially if you go east toward Mt. Shuksan a little bit after you...
It's all been said, but I'll chime in on the fishing. Tried Lake Ann on a spinning rod with a bubble and fly, no action. Didn't see any rises, hatches, or any aquatic insects of any kind - the lake se...
So peaceful and low traffic when I went this afternoon - quite a contrast from the hustle and bustle across the street!First couple of miles to the lake were really muddy and wet, while the next two w...
The rain is coming, so I wanted one last hike up in the mountains while the sun was still shining. I left Bellingham at 5:30am, stopped at the Visitors Center in Glacier (great bathrooms - clean, well...
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