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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Washington, USA Yakima watershed 46.474°, -121.267°

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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest -- Washington park

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Washington · Yakima watershed

About this park

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is located in the state of Washington and covers over 1.7 million acres of land. It is home to incredible natural wonders, including Mount Baker, which is the third-highest peak in Washington, and Snoqualmie Falls, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region.

There are many good reasons to visit Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The area is known for its stunning scenery, with beautiful forests, alpine meadows, and sparkling lakes. It is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and bald eagles.

Some of the specific points of interest to see in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest include the Mount Baker Ski Area, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the North Cascades National Park. Visitors can also explore the many hiking trails in the area, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Interesting facts about the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest include that it is home to the largest concentration of glaciers in the continental United States and that it was once home to several Native American tribes, including the Nooksack and the Snoqualmie.

The best time of year to visit Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest depends on what you are interested in seeing and doing. Summer is a popular time to visit, as the weather is warm, and the hiking trails are open. However, winter is also a beautiful time to visit, as the area is covered in snow, and there are many opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.

StateWashington

WatershedYakima

Latitude46.4738°

Longitude-121.2667°

In the park

Streamflow in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Live USGS discharge at streamgauges inside the park boundary.

Gauge	Flow
American River Near Nile · 72.30 ft gage	82 cfs
Cowlitz River At Packwood · 1.47 ft gage	995 cfs
Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier · 3.14 ft gage	789 cfs
Cascade River At Marblemount · 13.26 ft gage	1,130 cfs
Skagit River At Marblemount · 3.69 ft gage	4,040 cfs
Sauk River Ab Whitechuck River Near Darrington · 3.17 ft gage	536 cfs
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar · 5.33 ft gage	1,190 cfs
Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan · 5.03 ft gage	314 cfs
South Fork Sultan River Near Sultan · 8.84 ft gage	46 cfs
Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan · 25.73 ft gage	108 cfs
Sf Snoqualmie River Ab Alice Creek Near Garcia · 9.76 ft gage	39 cfs
Boxley Creek Near Cedar Falls · 2.47 ft gage	18 cfs
Boxley Creek Near Edgewick · 2.33 ft gage	45 cfs
Sf Snoqualmie River At Edgewick · 6.15 ft gage	90 cfs
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Near Tanner · 1.85 ft gage	363 cfs
Sf Snoqualmie River At North Bend · 7.90 ft gage	218 cfs
Raging River Near Fall City · 10.07 ft gage	23 cfs
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie · 3.54 ft gage	885 cfs
Nf Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls · 2.58 ft gage	174 cfs
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation · 45.27 ft gage	1,260 cfs
South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation · 1.96 ft gage	67 cfs
Tolt River Near Carnation · 4.84 ft gage	224 cfs
Sf Tolt River Bl Regulating Basin Nr Carnation · 3.26 ft gage	76 cfs
South Fork Tolt River Near Index · 1.16 ft gage	22 cfs
North Fork Tolt River Near Carnation · 3.02 ft gage	68 cfs
Cedar River Below Bear Creek Near Cedar Falls · 1.29 ft gage	30 cfs
Rex River Near Cedar Falls · 3.18 ft gage	15 cfs
Boulder Creek Near Cedar Falls · 1.08 ft gage	0 cfs
Cedar River Near Cedar Falls · 2.65 ft gage	57 cfs
Taylor Creek Near Selleck · 2.10 ft gage	40 cfs
Cedar River At Cedar Falls · 5.84 ft gage	113 cfs
Cedar River At Powerplant At Cedar Falls · 31.62 ft gage	55 cfs
Green River Below Howard A Hanson Dam · 4.56 ft gage	348 cfs
Green River At Purification Plant Near Palmer · 3.70 ft gage	235 cfs
White River Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley · 48.47 ft gage	2,500 cfs
Greenwater River At Greenwater · 2.78 ft gage	91 cfs

In the park

Snowpack in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

Snow station	Snowpack
Alpine Meadows	1 in
Bumping Ridge	0 in
Burnt Mountain	0 in
Cayuse Pass	0 in
Corral Pass	0 in
Cougar Mountain	1 in
Elbow Lake	1 in
Fish Lake	22 in
Huckleberry Creek	0 in
Lynn Lake	0 in
Marten Ridge	0 in
Meadows Pass	1 in
Mf Nooksack	1 in
Morse Lake	0 in
Mount Gardner	0 in
Mowich	0 in
Olallie Meadows	2 in
Paradise	0 in
Pigtail Peak	0 in
Rex River	0 in
Sawmill Ridge	0 in
Skate Creek	0 in
Skookum Creek	0 in
Stampede Pass	0 in
Stevens Pass	0 in
Tinkham Creek	0 in
White Pass E.S.	0 in
Nohrsc Huckleberry Creek	0 in
Nohrsc Paradise	0 in
Alpental Mid-Mountain	9 in
Alpentalski Area Nwac	0 in
Nohrsc Alpine Meadows	1 in
Rainier Paradise Ranger Stn	0 in
Nohrsc Bumping Ridge	0 in
Nohrsc Burnt Mountain	0 in
Cayuse Pass	·
Crystal Base	0 in
Snoqualmie Pass - East Shed	0 in
Nohrsc Corral Pass	·
Nohrsc Cooper Pass	·
Decline Creek Snotel	·
Elbow Lake	1 in
Nohrsc Fish Lake	0 in
Hyak	0 in
Skookum Creek	0 in
Lynn Lake	0 in
Nohrsc Mount Gardner	169 in
Nohrsc Mf Nooksack	0 in
Nohrsc Morse Lake	0 in
Nohrsc Marten Ridge	0 in
Pigtail Peak	0 in
White Pass Upper	8 in
Nohrsc Cougar Mountain	0 in
Nohrsc Olallie Meadows	·
Nohrsc Rex River	167 in
Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge	0 in
Skate Creek	·
Nohrsc Stampede Pass	0 in
Nohrsc Tinkham Creek	·
Nohrsc Wells Creek	0 in

In the park

Trails in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

Annette Lake Trail

3.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running

Asahel Curtis Nature Trail

0.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Bald Eagle (Curry Gap) Trail

12.7 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running

Bandera Mountain Trail

0.5 mi · Hiking

Bare Mountain Trail

4.1 mi · Hiking, Running

Boardman Lake/Lake Evan Trail

0.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Boulder Lake Trail

4.7 mi · Hiking, Running

Burroughs Mountain Loop

6.4 mi · Hiking, Running

Comet Falls Trail

1.8 mi · Hiking, Running

Crystal Lake Trail

3.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Denny Creek Trail

4.4 mi · Hiking, Running

Dutch Miller Gap Trail

14.3 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running

Eagle Lake Fisherman's Trail

1.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Eight-Mile Trail

2.4 mi · Hiking

Elliot Creek (Goat Lake) Trail

8.1 mi · Hiking, Running

Emerald Ridge Trail

5.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Glacier Basin Trail

1.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Greider Lakes Trail

4.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Heather Lake Trail

2.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Humpback Mountain Trail

2.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Ira Spring (Mason Lake) Trail

3.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Kendall Peak Lakes Trail

3.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Lake Lillian Trail

4.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Lake Twenty Two Trail

3.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Lennox Creek Trail

5.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Lime Kiln Trail

3.4 mi · Hiking, Running

Little Si

2.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Lost Lake Trail

2.8 mi · Hiking, Running

Mcdonald Mountain Trail

4.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Meadow Mountain Trail

18.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running

Melakwa Lake Trail

2.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Mount Defiance

0.2 mi · Hiking, Running

Mount Defiance Trail

5.8 mi · Hiking, Running

Mount Fremont Lookout Trail

1.3 mi · Hiking, Running

Mount Pilchuck Trail

2.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Mount Si Trail

3.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Naches Trail

5.5 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running

Noble Knob Trail

7.5 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running

Northern Loop Trail

8.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Old Monte Cristo Townsite Trail

4.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Pacific Crest Trail - Int

2608.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running

Railroad Grade

2.0 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Rampart Ridge Trail

2.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Rattlesnake Mountain Trail

10.4 mi · Hiking, Running

Robe Canyon Historic Trail

1.8 mi · Hiking, Running

Shaw Lake Trail

1.9 mi · Hiking, Running

Silver Creek - Mineral City Trail

4.2 mi · Hiking, Running

Silver Falls Loop

2.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Snoqualmie Lake Trail

9.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

28.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running

Snow Lake

1.1 mi · Hiking, Running

Summerland Trail

0.3 mi · Hiking, Running

Summit Lake Trail

3.6 mi · Hiking, Running

Sunday Lake Trail

3.2 mi · Hiking, Running

Talapus Lake Trail

3.1 mi · Hiking, Running

Twin Falls Trail

1.2 mi · Hiking, Running

Wagon Road Trail

1.0 mi · Hiking, Running

Washington Timber Trail

84.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running

Wonderland Trail

85.4 mi · Hiking, Running

Woody Trail

2.5 mi · Hiking, Running

In the park

Camping in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Campgrounds inside the park, with today's conditions score.

Alice Creek Campsite

American Ridge Lodge

American River Guard Station

Anderson Point Campsites

Bayview Campground

Beaver Creek Group Campground

Beckler River

Beckler River Campground

Bedal

Bedal Campground

Black Diamond Adventure Camps

Boardman Creek Group Campground

Boulder Creek Campground

Buck Creek

Bumping Crossing

Bumping Crossing Campground

Bumping Lake

Bumping Lake Campground

Butter Creek Site

Camp Curtis

Camp Edward Bsa (Boy Scouts Of America)

Campground: Big Creek

Campground: Coho Group Camp

Campground: La Wis Wis

Carbon River Dispersed Roadside Camping

Carter Creek Campsite

Cascade Wagon Road Campground

Cataract Valley Camp

Cayuse Horse Camp

Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs Campground

Cle Elum River

Cle Elum River Campground

Clear Lake North Campground

Clear Lake North Group Campground

Clear Lake South

Clear Lake South Campground

Coal Creek Group Campground

Cold Creek Campground

Corral Pass

Cougar Flat

Cougar Flat Campground

Cougar Rock

Cougar Rock - Mount Rainier National Park

Deep Creek - Nac

Deep Creek Campground - Naches Rd

Deep Creek Horse Camp

Deer Creek Camp

Denny Creek

Denny Creek Campground

Douglas Fir Campground

East Kachess Group Site

In the park

Points of interest in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Landmarks and points of interest inside the park boundary.

Bygone Byways Trailhead

Clear Creek Overlook Interpretive Site

Old Stevens Pass Highway (Fs Road #6099)

Salmon Falls Interpretive Site

Detailed forecast

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Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

Time	Condition	Temp (°F)	Snow (in)	Rain (in)	Humidity (%)	Wind (mps)	Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go: Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail: Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife: Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out: Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find: Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

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FAQ

About Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

What can I do at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?

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Can I get alerts when conditions change?

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Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park: Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park: Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park: Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area: The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area: Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM): BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest: State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land: Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.

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