Mt. Baker Highway: Mile 41-End

MILE 41 - Excelsior Pass Trail (LEFT)

MILE 43 - North Fork Nooksack Research Natural Area (LEFT)
Established in 1937, this is a 1,400 acre preserve of old-growth Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Western Red Cedar.

MILE 44 - Nooksack River Viewpoint (RIGHT)

MILE 46 - Twin Lakes Road (Rd. #3065) at Shuksan Highway Maintenance Sheds (LEFT)
Twin Lakes is not accessible until early to mid-August. The road is not maintained after the 5-mile mark; hike rest of way to lakes.
Hannegan Pass Road (Rd. #32) (LEFT)
Popular cross-country skiing area in winter.
Shuksan Picnic Area - Hannegan Pass Road (LEFT)
Tables, a restroom, Nooksack River views. Mining cabin nearby.
Silver Fir Campground (RIGHT)
National Forest Camp built by CCC. Fees charged. Reservations accepted, (800) 280-CAMP.

MILE 47 - Goat Mountain - elev. 6,891 ft. (NE)
Summer grazing range for one of four bands of mountain goats.

MILE 48 - SAFE DRIVING TIP:
For the next 10 miles, the road will climb 3,200 feet. Prepare for series of switchbacks, sharp drop-offs and steep cliffs along the route.

MILE 49 - View Mt. Shuksan - elev. 9,038 ft. (EAST)

MILE 50 - View Mt. Sefrit - elev. 6,015 ft. (SOUTHEAST)

MILE 52 - Mt. Baker Ski Area White Salmon Day Lodge. Day use facility during the ski season with food and a ski lift. (LEFT)

MILE 53 - Entrance to Heather Meadows
Buy a required three-day ($3) or annual ($15) Heather Meadows parking pass.

MILE 55 - The Firs Lodge (RIGHT)
Year-round retreat center for Christian groups.
Picture Lake (ROAD FORKS - STAY TO THE RIGHT)
Picture Lake, elev. 4,100 feet, provides a postcard view of Mt. Shuksan, elev. 9,038 ft. Park on road shoulder. A half-mile trail around the lake is designed for people of all abilities.
The Mountaineers Lodge (RIGHT) Owned by The Mountaineers climbing club. Open to members and the public summer and winter.
Vista Picnic Area (RIGHT)
Picnic area; no restrooms.
Mt. Baker Ski Area Heather Meadows Day Lodge and Mt. Baker Ski Area Mountain Shop. Open during the ski season; ski lift, cross country trail and food. (RIGHT)

MILE 56 - Austin Pass Picnic Area (RIGHT)
CCC-built area sits in a bowl-shaped valley with glorious views and trails.
Heather Meadows Visitor Center (RIGHT)
Open mid-July to September.

MILE 58 - Artist Point - elev. 5,140 ft.
(END OF HIGHWAY) Parking lot surrounded by Mt. Baker’s peak (SOUTH), Mt. Shuksan (EAST) and Table Mountain, elev. 5,628 ft. Point usually opens the latter part of July; check with Glacier ranger station. Numerous trails. Hikers can climb to the top of Table Mountain.