The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest includes about 2,500 miles of roads, some linking popular destinations such as the Big Four Ice Caves and the Pacific Crest Trail.

“The peak recorded as Mt. Baker on U.S. Geologic Service maps is important to many tribes,” Whitworth wrote. “We recognize different tribes may have different connections to the area, ...

Road to Mount Baker’s Artist Point closed for the winter Oct. 18, 2024 Updated Fri., Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.

Gardner said Mount Baker hasn’t had any large explosions or lahars since the 1800s and the last major activity was nearly 6,750 years ago. But it has a fiery past and could awaken again.

PHOTO: Grant Gunderson. Mount Baker, which is best known for its snowfall totals is best loved by locals for its easy to get to lift access to backcountry terrain.The Baker Ski Patrol has a unique way ...