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Recreational ActivitiesHome : Recreational Activities : Summer and Winter Activities Summer Recreation ActivitiesCamping & PicnickingThe Forest offers many wonderful places for camping and picnicking. Most campgrounds are fee campgrounds with campground hosts, water and garbage service. Approximately 60 percent of the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Other campgrounds are available free of charge with no services and all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check our campground listings for more information. FishingThe Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest provides an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery. Learn about the fishing opportunities in the forest » LookoutsHistoric fire lookouts provide a unique view of the surrounding forest. Mountain BikingMountain bikers can find a few choice trails and roads in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest for their enjoyment. These are located mainly along the I-90 Corridor. Hiking & TrailsThe Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest features a 1,500-mile trail system that leads to some of the most attractive destinations in the northwest. About 585 miles of this system are within designated wilderness and many trails parallel foamy rivers which traverse the spectacular old growth forests which make the Pacific Northwest famous. Climbing out of the forests one enters beautiful subalpine meadows which are thick with wildflowers in midsummer, and dazzling shades of crimson, yellow and orange in the fall. Other trails lead to secluded subalpine lakes which reflect the high peaks, traverse high ridges offering views of snowy peaks, and cross mighty rivers which descend from the many glaciers. View our trail web page for trail conditions, description, and locations » Scenic DrivesEnjoy traveling along one of the Scenic Byways that cross through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Scenic HikesPick from a selection of the forest's most scenic trails and enjoy splendid views of the Cascade Mountains. Special PlacesThe forest provides hundreds of accessible lakes, rivers and streams, and ample opportunities for hunting and fishing, river rafting, bird watching, mountain climbing, berry picking and general sightseeing. Find out more about these special places » Winter Recreation ActivitiesThe Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is no exception in providing winter recreation. Opportunities from the thrill of downhill skiing and snowmobiling to the quiet solitude of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available. Enjoy yourself but be caution, informed, and prepared. Be cautious by weighing the risk of your outing. Be informed by calling the local ranger district to get current conditions. Be prepared by knowing your skill level, having the proper equipment for the conditions, and telling a reliable person specifically where you are going, where your vehicle will be parked, and when you plan to return. Hazardous conditions are not always posted, because of frequent, changing conditions. The backcountry can be unpredictable and unforgiving, and mistakes can be deadly.
Cross-Country Skiing / SnowshoeingCurrently the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie has 119 miles of designated cross-country ski trails in its forest trail inventory. Numerous other opportunities, however, for cross-country skiing and/or snowshoeing are available throughout the forest. Snowshoeing is not allowed on groomed trails. Commercial and groomed cross-country ski trails are provided at the Summit at Snoqualmie (Summit East) and Stevens Pass Ski Areas. Details about cross-country skiing and snowshoeing » Sno-ParksThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides Sno-Park areas for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, many of which are located on National Forest lands. Find more information and locations of Sno-Parks » SnowmobilingThere are 168 miles of snowmobile trails in the Forest. Most areas are not maintained during winter months and parking is limited in areas outside of Sno-Park lots. More information about snowmobiling » Downhill SkiingSome of todays best known ski areas were located in the thirties by the Forest Service recreation experts. National Forests offer some of the best skiing in the country. Over 137 ski areas, including more than 80% of the major areas in the West, are located on National Forest lands. Four major downhill ski areas are administered by this Forest. Each ski area provides a variety of alpine skiing and snowboarding opportunities within a relatively short distance from Seattle. The developed ski areas on this Forest are:
Winter Recreation Information
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