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Park Butte Trailhead

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Park Butte Trailhead is located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, featuring forested terrain with mountain views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 70°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Mount Baker and the picturesque Baker Lake.

Description

National Forest

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Provides access to: Park Butte Trail 603 , Scott Paul Trail 603.1 , Railroad Grade Trail 603.2 , Bell Pass Trail 603.3 . This trailhead is the primary access point for Mt. Baker National Recreation Area.

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Location

Park Butte Trailhead is located in Washington

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Directions

From the Mt. Baker Ranger District office in Sedro-Woolley, WA follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road 11). Continue on at mile 12, turn left on Forest Service Road 12. Travel 3.6 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 13. Stay to right and follow FS Road 13 for 5.3 miles. The trailhead is located at the end of FS Road 13. 

Coordinates

48.70706289 N
121.81256436 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Pets

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Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018

Beautiful Seclusion

There are a few tent sites at this location. We chose to stay at one that had more exposure but was closer to the fire lookout, with the hopes that we could stay in the fire lookout the next night. It was fairly windy but gorgeous with a great view of the sunset. There is a bathroom. We easily found an area to pump water. It's an easy hike to the lookout and to nearby ponds and crests.

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  • Review photo of Park Butte Trailhead by Megan D., August 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Park Butte Trailhead by Megan D., August 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Park Butte Trailhead by Megan D., August 3, 2018
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