Maple Falls and Beyond

If you're spending the day or weekend in a cabin getaway near Maple Falls or Glacier, you'll probably be on the hunt for some good eats and coffee. This is a list of the top places we recommend. -Joe’s Fine Coffee: Warm and welcoming, Joe's Fine Coffee is right off Mt. Baker highway making it a convenient stop. It's a great place to grab a delicious cup of coffee along with a pasty, sandwich, or panini. Choose from a variety of house-made breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and rotating pastries. Also, this is the last stop off Mt. Baker highway that offers free high speed internet. So if you're looking to get some work done or need to find directions to your destination, stop on by to use the wifi and grab a scrumptious treat and coffee while you're at it! -Chair 9 pizza: Located in Glacier, Chair 9 is a great place for pizza, burgers, and cold beer. Be sure to check their business hours before arriving. -North Fork Brewery: If you love beer with your pizza, thi

Mt. Baker has so much more to offer than just hiking and skiing/snowboarding. -Waterfalls worth visiting:  Nooksack Falls is a beautiful 88 foot waterfall that’s worth the stop! Not far off Mt. Baker highway, you’re able to park close to the fall and walk to a few different viewpoints. The best time to visit is after heavy rainfall (Fall, Winter, and Spring), or when the snow is melting (Spring and early Summer).  -Fishing: Silverlake is a great place to fish for cutthroat and rainbow trout. There’s shoreline access as well as a boat launch. Check out the link below for more information. https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/silver-lake-whatcom#prospects Twin lakes is another great alpine fishing spot. Check out the description "Hikes with Lakes" post for more information.  -Scenic drive: Take the Mt. Baker Scenic highway up to artist point for some great views! No hiking required and you get to drive on beautiful curvy roads. Keep in mind that artist point is

This includes just a few of the best hikes off Mt. Baker hwy that have a lake(s). -Chain lakes: Distance: about 6.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation gain: 1820 feet (depending which route you take). Road is accessible to all cars (paved road and parking). The only loop hike around (most hikes are in and out), this trail is unique because you have amazing views that don’t repeat themselves during the loop. You also come by multiple lakes so take a dip if you’re hiking during the summer. You can start either at Artist point or at Bagley lakes trailhead. Check out the link below for a detailed description.  Best time to hike: Mid July to September-ish. Always depends on the snow level but August is always a safe bet to hike. Plus the blueberries come out mid August so be sure to try some out! But be aware! This hike is extremely popular so I’d suggest going early morning during the week or later in the afternoon.  https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/chain-lakes-3   -Lake Ann: Distance: 8.2 mi

  Mt. Baker is home to some of the most beautiful hikes you'll find! -Chain lakes loop Distance: about 6.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation gain: 1820 feet (depending which route you take). Road is accessible to all cars (paved road and parking). Chain Lakes Loop is t he only loop hike around (most hikes are in and out). This trail is unique because you have amazing views that don’t repeat themselves during the loop. You also come by multiple lakes so take a dip if you’re hiking during the summer. You can start either at Artist point or at Bagley lakes trailhead. Check out the link below for a detailed description.  Best time to hike: Mid July to September-ish. Always depends on the snow level but August is always a safe time to hike. Plus the blueberries come out mid August so be sure to try some out! But be aware! This hike is extremely popular so I’d suggest going early morning during the week                                                             or later in the afternoon.  htt