Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Bakersnoqualmie national forest, 21905 64 th avenue w, mountlake terrace, washington 980432278, 425 7759702 or 800 6270062 website. Seattle to mount bakersnoqualmie national forest 3 ways. Recreational shooting snohomish county, wa official website. Gary ketcheson, usfs peter leinenbach, epa joanne schuetthames, ecology tony whiley, ecology cindy james, ecology june 2003 publication no. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount baker and boulder river wilderness areas is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the limitless recreational opportunities in the western cascades of northern washington. Bakersnoqualmie national forest benefits using national data sets. Best trails in mount baker snoqualmie national forest. Bakersnoqualmie national forest vicinity map north. Bakersnoqualmie national forest 2008 s t ae p rks wa 20 1 county parks and trails snohomish county parks 1120 rev. Mt bakersnoqualmie national forest earth economics. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest national geographic trails illustrated map 826 map january 1, 2010 4. Baker snoqualmie national forest, 2930 wetmore ave. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. It was established on 1 july 1908, when an area of 961,120 acres 3,889. Bakersnoqualmie national forest washington bootsnall.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest snoqualmie ranger district pierce county, washington responsible official. Federation forest state park 49201 hwy 410 east enumclaw, wa 98022 360 6632207 staffed mayoctober. Relief map of mount baker and exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the mt. Orienteering skills and knowledge of backcountry travel in. Information on travel management direction on other. It is based on the potential national vegetation and uses the plant association as the basic unit. Snoqualmie national forest is a united states national forest in the state of washington. We have a little of everything to accommodate the most experienced outdoor enthusiast to the beginning hiker. This deep forest is surrounded by mountains, offering an incredible backdrop to some of the best fishing in the world. Baker snoqualmie national forest 5 0 5 10 miles washington enlarged area. Find all the transport options for your trip from seattle to mount bakersnoqualmie national forest right here. On top of all this, there is mount baker itself, which is still an active volcano. Hiking table mountain trail mt bakersnoqualmie national forest, wa duration. Best views trails in mount baker snoqualmie national forest.
The mount bakersnoqualmie national forest in washington is a national forest extending more than 140 miles 230 km along the western slopes of the cascade range from the canadaus border to the northern boundary of mount rainier national park. Baker snoqualmie national forest, upper white watershed sediment and temperature tmdl for aquatic habitat submittal report prepared by. Printing is funded by the northwest interpretive association. Jan 01, 2010 mount baker and boulder river wilderness areas mt. Forest service ranger station that is jointly staffed by both usfs and national park service rangers during the summer season. Usda forest service sopa mt bakersnoqualmie national forest. Baker highway, sr 542, to access national forest lands and the popular mt.
Mount bakersnoqualmie national forest visitor map north mount baker snoqualmie national forest 1999 usda forest service, pacific northwest region. Ekip snow ecology snowshoe trek on snoqualmie pass with concord international elementary school 4th graders, mt. Mount bakersnoqualmie national forest topo map in whatcom. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people. Mount rainier obtain climbing and wilderness camping permits for the northwest area of the park at carbon river ranger station. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. Bakersnoqualmie national forest and is operated under a permit granted by united states forest service. The canadian border is to the north and mt rainer park is to the south. Bakersnoqualmie national forest and discover nature on a personal level. Usda forest service sopa mt bakersnoqualmie national. Baker snoqualmie national forest 450 roosevelt avenue east enumclaw, wa 980229240 360 8256585. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is upper baker which is approximately 18 miles away and has an elevation of 690 feet 2,200 feet lower than mount bakersnoqualmie national forest. Of these 1963 were in late successional stands over 150 years. A classification of forest vegetation is presented for the mt.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest 505 10 miles washington enlarged area. Mount bakersnoqualmie national forest wikimedia commons. Forest service and others, the map covers the wilderness and the surrounding parts of the. Pds u rb a ng ow tha eb u dy sm i sc p lg d vp c 72015 r a ilr od s snhm c u ty di 2 04 r oad s snhmi c u ty di 2 09 h yd r og ap h snmis c u t di 120 3 wa dotf ery rout s 2 03. Baker ranger district 810 state route 20 sedrowoolley, wa 98284 360 8565700 ext. Bakersnoqualmie national forest 450 roosevelt avenue east enumclaw, wa 980229240 360 8256585. This region has much to offer but the terrain can be challenging and difficult to navigate at times. Baker snoqualmie national forest and is operated under a permit granted by united states forest service. Bakersnoqualmie national forest us forest service 2930 wetmore ave, ste 3a, everett, washington 98201 rated 4. In 1974 it was administratively combined with snoqualmie national forest to make mount bakersnoqualmie national forest.
Situated around an hour away from the seattle metropolitan area, this forest is one of the most frequently visited in the country. Northwest hiker, hiking in the mount baker national forest and the snoqualmie national forest. The mount bakersnoqualmie forest is located in the cascade mountain range in washington state and is home to 644,000 acres of oldgrowth. Baker snoqualmie national forest w a s t a t e f e r r y k i n g s t o n e d m o n d s arlington. Information may be obtained by contacting the following office. Crystal mountain master development plan final environmental impact statement u. Forest service and others, the map covers the wilderness and the surrounding parts of the mt.
Usfs has temporarily closed all developed recreation sites in washington and oregon, as well as all trailheads, campgrounds, and dayuse areas within the mt. Vast 10,000acre glaciers that sprawl in the northern part of the forest formed the harsh, dramatic, and rugged landscape. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. Visitor information centers supervisors office vicinity map mt. Officially, it is both a washington state scenic highway and a national forest scenic byway. Print map generate a pdfview coordinates latitude, longitudedrop note here save to my.
The classification is based on 2464 sample plots distributed across the forest from 1979 to 1990. Waterproof tearresistant topographic map national geographics trails illustrated. National forestforest darrington ranger district skykomish ranger district snoqualmie ranger district mt. Bakersnoqualmie and okanoganwenatchee national forests. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Bakersnoqualmie national forest is one of the most accessible and. Looking for a great trail in mount baker snoqualmie national forest, washington. Touring the mount baker highway is an extraordinary day trip packed with breathtaking scenery. Mount baker and boulder river wilderness areas map mt. Trails are typically snow covered as they ascend to higher elevations and are not marked. Recreational shooting snohomish county, wa official. Bakersnoqualmie national forest 5 0 5 10 miles washington enlarged area. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Baker snoqualmie national forest snoqualmie ranger district pierce county, washington responsible official.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest, upper white watershed. Visitor information centers supervisors office v i c i n i t y m a p mmtt bbaakkeerrssnnooqquuaallmmiiee nnaattiioonnaall ffoorreesstt rdc, april 8, 2008. Mbsnf officials implemented a public engagement process aimed at eliciting data about which roads the public used and the reasons they used them. Best backpacking trails in mount baker snoqualmie national forest. The forest offers yearround recreational possibilities as well as educational opportunities. A colorful past history, including logging and mining, dominates some areas. Baker ranger district of the mt baker snoqualmie national forest usda. Bakersnoqualmie national forest, located on the west side of the cascades, is one of the most visited forests in the united mt. Baker snoqualmie national forest mbs proposes to remove green mountain lookout from its current location within glacier peak wilderness, and relocate the structure to circle peak, a similar mountain top outside of wilderness but nearby on national forest service system nfs lands. Bakersnoqualmie national forest mbs proposes to remove green mountain lookout from its current location within glacier peak wilderness, and relocate the structure to circle peak, a similar mountain top outside of wilderness but nearby on national forest service system nfs lands. Recreational shooting is an acceptable activity within the mount baker snoqualmie nation forest, but it is not allowed in areas designated as wilderness areas.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest we took a look at how nature is driving this growth, and the results are pretty eyeopening. Field guide to the forested plant associations of the mt. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Bakersnoqualmie national forest resource management intended for washington state rivers map over can be classed with.
Topographic mapoutdoor enthusiasts looking to explore of the central cascades will find national geographics trails illustrated map of alpine lakes wilderness an indispensable tool. The regulations that set the criteria for the legal discharge of firearms on us forest service managed lands are governed by the united states code of federal regulations under title 36. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the u. Welcome plan before you go discover your northwest.
Mount bakersnoqualmie national forest visitor map north us. Baker snoqualmie and okanoganwenatchee national forests national geographic trails illustrated map 825 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Bakersnoqualmie national forest contains many scenic and historical points of interest. Rome2rio makes travelling from seattle to mount bakersnoqualmie national forest easy. Bakersnoqualmie national forest resource management. Bakersnoqualmie national forest benefits using national data. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Bakersnoqualmie national forest facebook page is a.
Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Its size was increased on october 1933, when a part of rainier national forest was added. In 1974 it was administratively combined with snoqualmie national forest to make mount baker snoqualmie national forest. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2. The challenger is produced and published cooperatively by the north cascades national park service complex usdi and the mt. Mt bakersnoqualmie national forest travel management.
This map is a graphic representation applied from the. The mount bakersnoqualmie national forest in washington is a national forest extending. Bakersnoqualmie national forest vicinity map author. Best snowshoeing trails in mount baker snoqualmie national forest. Mount baker national forest was established in washington on january 21, 1924 when its name was changed from washington national forest. National forest to make mount bakersnoqualmie national forest. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Baker national forest mount baker national forest was established in washington on january 21, 1924 when its name was changed from washington national forest. Bakersnoqualmie national forest us forest service, everett, wa. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. Documents may be viewed at usda forest service, yates federal building, 201 14th street sw.
In our recent report for the wilderness society gem of the emerald corridor. Baker snoqualmie national forest mbsnf has approximately 2500 road miles and reportedly, the budget is sufficient to maintain only 25% of current road miles. Federal register boundary description and final map for. Many forest service maps are available for purchase from avenza for use with their pdfmaps app for both ios and android devices. Baker snoqualmie and okanoganwenatchee national forests. Mountain tops gradually rise from 5,000 to 6,000 feet on the south end of the forest to 7,000 to 8,000 feet in the north. National forests and grasslands provide public benefits also known as ecosystem. Bakersnoqualmie national forest, upper white watershed sediment and temperature tmdl for aquatic habitat submittal report prepared by. Baker snoqualmie national forest national geographic trails illustrated map 826 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Baker ski area business office 1420 iowa street bellingham wa 98229. Climbers descending mt baker via boulder ridge with baker lake in foreground, mt baker snoqualmie national forest 31298277903. Baker national forest is a national forest in washington. Baker snoqualmie national forest spans more than 140 miles along the western mountain faces of washington state, reaching as far north as the canadian border, and ending at the northern boundary of the mount rainier national park.
Bakersnoqualmie national forest us forest service march 30 at 4. The route follows highway 542 from bellingham, passing through farmland and forest before winding its way up to artist point at 5100 feet. Mount bakersnoqualmie national forest visitor map north mount bakersnoqualmie national forest 1999 usda forest service, pacific northwest region. The beauty of mount baker snoqualmie national forest. Administered by the united states forest service, the forest is headquartered in everett. Writing and editing by cindy bjorklund nps, debra paul usfs and isaac bonnell.
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