Baker River

Apr 22, 2012

by northernlad — last modified Apr 24, 2012 10:59 AM

Type of Outing: Day hike

Read More in our Hiking Guide: Hike: Baker River; Region: North Cascades -- West Slope; Agency: Mount Baker Ranger District 360.856.5700; Trails: Baker River (#606); Avg Rating: 4.00
Hiking Companions: Hiked with a dog

Not much too tell since most of the weekend was spent lazily playing cribbage around the campsite but we did end up hiking to the NP boundary on the Baker River Trail. Saw a nice big avalanche from a distance on ridge east of Blister Mountain. Sounded like a jumbo jet.

Saw loons and river otters (!) frolicking in the water. The mating season is upon us.

Head to Dog Mountain for Columbia River Gorge views and an explosion of wildflowers. Eager to get in shape for summer? Head straight up the mountain on the northern side. Take the slow and steady eastern flank trail to stop and smell the flowers. (See if you can spot recent work by WTA trail crews.)

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