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Bagley Lakes Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
48.8620, -121.6548 Map & Directions
Length
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,152 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
Bagley Lakes Snowshoe. Photo by George Chambers.
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  • Ridges/passes

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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In winter, the Bagley Lakes Loop and Chain Lakes trail creates an intermediate snowshoeing opportunity near the schussing skiers in the Mount Baker Ski Area. Continue reading

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Hiking Bagley Lakes Snowshoe

In winter, the Bagley Lakes Loop and Chain Lakes trail creates an intermediate snowshoeing opportunity near the schussing skiers in the Mount Baker Ski Area. 

Beginning right behind the vault toilet in the large Bagley Lakes parking lot, follow the Bagley Lakes trail, which heads right. Soon, you'll come to a sweet little stone bridge, which crosses a stream and leads you down the west side of the first Bagley Lake.

Depending on the amount of snow present, you may be able to follow the summer Bagley Lakes trail, but be aware of avalanche danger, and be sure to have a map with you. In some places, the trail narrows. Be careful here, and consider bringing a trekking pole to help maintain your balance. 

Along the way, you'll enjoy a waterfall, which flows over some cool rock columns. There's no bridge here, so step carefully; you could step through the snow into the stream if you're not careful. Use those hiking sticks to safely find solid ground.

Bagley Lakes Snowshoe

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.8620, -121.6548 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Bellingham off I-5 take the Sunset Boulevard Exit which becomes Highway 542. This road takes you all the way to Mount Baker Ski Resort and the large parking lot where you should park in the far southwest corner near Bagley Lakes.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Baker Ranger District

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Bagley Lakes Snowshoe

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