Near Baker Lake Trail
Baker River Trail upstream view
Near Baker Lake Trail
View at sunrise from Maple Grove camp.
Near Baker Lake Trail
Sunset behind Baker from the Maple Grove camp.
Near Baker Lake Trail
The forests along Baker Lake.
Near Baker Lake Trail
Sunrise on Baker from Maple Grove

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Hike Trail

Baker Lake Trail

4.0 (12 Ratings)
Peaceful forest walk at any time of year
12.7
mi
Distance
1,634
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
12.65mi
Distance
1,634ft
Elevation Gain
1,475ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
980ft
High Point
724ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
At nearly 14 miles long, Baker Lake Trail is more than just a day hiking destination. Multiple backcountry campsites and little elevation gain make this a popular trail for backpackers, too. It's relatively low elevation means it remains snow-free for much of the year, so it even makes a good hike in winter. You can start from either end of the trail for an out and back of any distance. Baker Lake Trailhead makes the south end, and Baker River Trailhead is the north.

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Contributors
Brandon Fralic