Recreation area

Park Butte Trailhead

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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.

Getting there

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.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.