North Mountain Trail

Total Miles
10.0

Elevation

1,022.68 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

The North Mountain Trail is an out and back in Mount Baker National Forest. It passes through private land so be mindful if camping. There are a few campsites along the trail, with the most impressive being in a section of removed rock towards the top. The trail has incredible views of Mount Baker and the surrounding mountains. The trail ends at a locked gate, however, the peak can be accessed by foot. This trail has no obstacles besides potholes throughout. The trail has good cell service but it's still a good practice to download offline maps.

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Difficulty

This trail is suitable for all stock SUVs.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Fully open and clear of trees. A couple low hanging down trees that were easy to pass under today. Only a bit of snow was at end of road at gate. Partial snow on walk to fire lookout.

Paulo Coelho

Nov 10, 2024

2024 Mercedes Sprinter

Beautiful trip on a clear 60 degree day! Road was dry. Encountered some ruts and deep pot holes. No issue with a stock Jeep Renegade. Able to climb easily all the way to the gate where the walking trail begins. Snow is solid past the gate. Be sure to come here before the summer smoke sets in! Saw Whitehorse Mt, Mt Baker and Shuksan, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mts in the distance. We encountered no people and very few vehicles.

Gary Scott

Dec 20, 2023

2005 Ford Crown Victoria

upper section is pretty bad because of heavy rain a month ago, not completely washed out but not great. expect snow at the very top parking lot.

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