| About Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
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| Excelsior Pass Trail |
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Trail Number:
670
Usage:
Heavy
USGS Map:
Bearpaw Mountain.
Elevation Gain:
3,500 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Elevation:
1,800 Feet
Length:
4.5 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Early Summer - Late Fall
From Glacier, Travel east on Mt. Baker Hwy. 542 for approximately 7 miles. The parking area is located on the right hand side of the highway. The trailhead is on the left just across from the parking area.
Location Information
Excelsior Pass Trail is a strenuous 4.5 hike. The south facing Excelsior Pass Trail is one of the first in the area to melt out, making it a good early summer hike. The trail starts by switchbacking steadily up a timbered slope, with evidence of old forest fires visible for the first 2 miles. In 4 miles the trail breaks out above timberline and into heavy brush. At 4.5 miles, the trail reaches the meadows of Excelsior Pass, with its outstanding views of Mt. Baker and the Nooksack Valley. At Excelsior Pass is the junction with the Damfino Lakes Trail #625 as well as the start of the High Divide Trail #630. The Excelsior Pass Trail enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. The trail is open to stock use from August 1 to November 1.
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