North Mountain Trail

Total Miles
10.0

Elevation

1,022.68 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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North Mountain Trail 9

Trail Overview

The North Mountain Trail is an out and back in Mount Baker National Forest. It passes through private land so be mindful if camping. There are a few campsites along the trail, with the most impressive being in a section of removed rock towards the top. The trail has incredible views of Mount Baker and the surrounding mountains. The trail ends at a locked gate, however, the peak can be accessed by foot. This trail has no obstacles besides potholes throughout. The trail has good cell service but it's still a good practice to download offline maps.

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North Mountain Trail
North Mountain Trail
North Mountain Trail

Difficulty

This trail is suitable for all stock SUVs.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Cheryl W
Apr 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Beautiful trip on a clear 60 degree day! Road was dry. Encountered some ruts and deep pot holes. No issue with a stock Jeep Renegade. Able to climb easily all the way to the gate where the walking trail begins. Snow is solid past the gate. Be sure to come here before the summer smoke sets in! Saw Whitehorse Mt, Mt Baker and Shuksan, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mts in the distance. We encountered no people and very few vehicles.
Gary Scott
Dec 20, 2023
2005 Ford Crown Victoria
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
upper section is pretty bad because of heavy rain a month ago, not completely washed out but not great. expect snow at the very top parking lot.
Free Owl
May 29, 2023
Open
Dusty

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