Don’t drive past Shuksan Picnic Area! We hiked to the trailhead from there and skipped the actual hike. Just under 5 miles round trip with ~1500 ft gained. The first mile we used microspikes but you can do it in boots with some slipping/post-holeing. 1/4 miles in we hiked past a pickup truck with five people working to dig it out. Don’t be those people. Park just off Mt Baker Highway!
Past the snow is a well maintained gravel forest road through an amazing forest with minimal short snowy patches. Bathroom is open at Goat Mt trailhead where we took a break, had a snack and turned around to hike back because my kiddo was with me. The actual trail looked clear from snow and ready for another day!
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