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Mt. Baker Foothills

From Bellingham to the majestic peak of Mt. Baker, State Route 542 (otherwise known as the Mt. Baker Highway) winds through quiet farmlands, rolling wooded hills, and small communities including Nugents Corner, Deming, Kendall, Maple Falls, and Glacier. Following State Route 9 to the south are the towns of Van Zandt and Acme. 

Collectively, these communities are known as the Mt. Baker Foothills, filled with an array of small locally-owned and unique businesses, including North Fork Brewery and Pizzeria. This region also provides other restaurants, lodging, and miles of scenic trails through National Forest lands.

The final 24 miles of the Mt. Baker Highway are designated a National Forest Scenic Byway, from the quaint community of Glacier to Artist Point (elev. 5,140 feet). At milepost 52 is the Mt. Baker Ski Area, offering skiers and snowboarders some of the finest terrain and the best snow conditions in the west.

The towns comprising the Mount Baker Foothills are the last stop before the mountain action begins, but they're also destinations in themselves. 

Check the gas tank! Deming and Maple Falls are the last stops to fill up before heading up the mountain. 

If you have any more questions about the area, stop by the Mount Baker Visitor Center [pictured] before leaving Maple Falls.

Take advantage of all the snow activities, events, and sports during the winter at Mt. Baker. 

Make sure you #RecreateResponsibly, and enjoy playing in our epic amounts of snow (the most at any ski resort in America aside from Alyeska)!

There’s nothing like standing atop a snowy volcano and peering at the world’s beauty. From the summit of Mount Baker, you’re treated to some of the most magical views in all of Washington State. 

If you’re considering climbing Mount Baker, consider going with an experienced guide. You'll increase your chances of summiting and your guide will help you plan, prepare, and push safely to the top.

Read this first-hand account by writer and photographer Alec Sills-Trausch who reached the summit of Mount Baker with Cascade Mountain Ascents.

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