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Mazama Park via Ridley Creek, Park Butte, Scott Paul Trail, Baker Pass, Bell Pass & Elbow Lake — Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

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Type of Hike

Overnight

Trail Conditions

Trail in good condition

Road

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs

No bugs

Snow

Snow free

Trails Hiked

Yellow line was first day and the pink line was the second day.

I am calling this the Park Butte Elbow Lake Figure 8 loop.  It was a phenomenal figure 8 loop.  About 25 miles in length with 7,400 feet of gain!  Not a bad way to see the area.

This was the only problem with the loop. It was a sketchy bridge crossing.
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MikeS. on Mazama Park via Ridley Creek, Park Butte, Scott Paul Trail, Baker Pass, Bell Pass, Elbow Lake

it looks like you camped at Baker Pass which looks like a beautiful spot on this figure 8 loop. What was the water situation there like?

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MikeS. on Aug 18, 2025 02:55 PM