Snowshoe Heather Meadow to Artist Point - Mt. Baker, WA
1 -1 -2013
Roundtrip - 5.5 miles
Elevation Gain - 1,200'
Highest Point - 5,200'
This is a great snowshoe adventure to experience "winter wonderland". The route is a gradual ascent with some steep grade. Basic snowshoeing skills are recommended. Enjoy spectacular views all along to Artist Point from the trailhead (Baker Ski Heather Meadow parking lot) are beautiful and breathtaking. 360 grand vistas at Artist Point are jaw-dropping with Mt. Shaksun, Table Mountain and Mt. Baker. Also, magically impressed are colors and shapes of the terrains in white snow under the blue sky. The route also offers an option to explore Chain Lakes trail down below Table Mountain and the frozen lakes. Make sure to bring 10 essentials and check avalanche report in advance. Enjoy the adventure and beauty of winter wonderland!
How to get there:
From Bellingham, drive east
on State Route 542 (Mount Baker Highway) to the road end, about 55
miles, at the upper parking lot of the Mount Baker Ski Area.
Useful info:
Glacier Public Service Center - 24-hour self-service outdoor information, restrooms, picnic tables and staffed visitor services on a seasonal schedule.& Visitors can buy books, maps and other sales items including federal recreation passes.
Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center - weather and avalanche forecast.
Useful info:
Glacier Public Service Center - 24-hour self-service outdoor information, restrooms, picnic tables and staffed visitor services on a seasonal schedule.& Visitors can buy books, maps and other sales items including federal recreation passes.
Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center - weather and avalanche forecast.
*Click to view large.
Table Mountain and snowshoers on Chain Lake trail
Heather Meadow Visitor Center and Table Mountain
View north looking down toward trailhead parking lot.
Mt. Shaksun - 9,131'
Winter Wonderland.....
View southwest of Artist Point - Mt. Baker (10,781')
View northeast of Artist Point - Mt. Shaksun.
