Recreational Activities Near Mt. Baker
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).
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 only open for a few months out of the year when there's no snow. This is usually around late July to early/mid October. Once closed, the furthest you could drive up is Bagley Lakes trailhead.
-River rafting: Alpine Adventures in Maple Falls/Glacier Wa is the company to go with if you're looking for a river rafting adventure on the Nooksack river. The season for rafting is June-July so make sure to plan your trip around this time. The instructors/guides are the best around! They're knowledgeable, friendly, and are there to make sure you have a great time! Check out their website for more information. https://www.alpineadventures.com/nooksack.html
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