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Baker River, East Bank Baker Lake

Apr 17, 2012

by Sir-Hikes-A-Lot — last modified Apr 20, 2012 07:33 AM
Type of Outing
Day hike
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Hike: Baker River
Region: North Cascades -- West Slope
Agency: Mount Baker Ranger District 360.856.5700
Trails: Baker River (#606)
Avg Rating: 4.00
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Hike: East Bank Baker Lake
Region: North Cascades -- West Slope
Agency: Mount Baker Ranger District, (360)-856-5700
Trails: Baker Lake (#610)
Avg Rating: 3.38
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Blowdowns
Mudholes
Washouts
Water on trail
I hiked the Baker River Trail out to Sulphide Creek/Camp. Camp spots are in good condition and there is a privy as well. This hike is absolutely beautiful with ancient Cedars and Douglas Fir along the way. The Baker River drainage is stunning and immense. Some small snow patches remain for the last 1/4 mi or so, but a non-issue. Please note that Baker River Trail #606 is in part a NO DOGS allowed hike and I was most displeased to see dog tracks all the way (no, it wasn't coyote or fox). Please respect the trail.

After returning to the junction with the Baker Lake Trail I followed the Baker Lake Trail out/down to Noisy Creek. I was blown away by the number of old growth trees on this section of the trail. There are cascades everywhere (this time of year), and the trail and trees were magically moss carpeted. At times I felt I had been transported to either the Big or Little Beaver drainage, or any one of the old growth drainage's in ONP. You definitely get a wilderness feel on these two relatively accessible hikes. Cheers!

S-H-A-L
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Baker River, East Bank Baker Lake

Posted by milleramerican85 at Apr 20, 2012 07:32 AM
My friends and I are going to overnight up there in June. I was looking at Noisy Creek as our camp spot. Is the trail still there that leads up Noisy Creek? The info on here says its in poor shape. Thanks for the timely trip report. : )

Baker River, East Bank Baker Lake

Posted by erikantonelli at Apr 20, 2012 07:32 AM
Greetings Outdoor Dan,

I can't speak of the Noisy Cr Trail, as I headed straight to the Noisy Cr bridge and then back out. I've never personally made the effort to find and/or explore that trail. But, I've heard what you've heard regarding the trail. Cheers!
S-H-A-L