RECREATION
Mt. Baker National Recreation Area
The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area (NRA) was created in conjunction
with the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act to accommodate and preserve the
winter snowmobile use of the Mt. Baker area in and around Schriebers meadow.
In order to preserve this use management of the area focuses on providing
snowmobile and cross-country skiing opportunities during the winter, and
non-motorized recreational uses during the summer season. The Mt. Baker
National Recreation Area differs from the adjacent Mt. Baker Wilderness
area by allowing the use of snowmobiles when snow levels are sufficient
(greater than 2 feet at Schriebers Meadow Trailhead).
During the winter, snowmobile access is provided on Road #13 to Schriebers
Meadow, into upper Rocky and upper Sulphur Creek, the upper Railroad Grade,
Metcalfe Moraine, and lower Easton Glacier. The Forest works with the
Washington State Sno-Park Program and various user groups to manage winter
use in this area.
During the summer months the area is used for hiking. Hikers are urged
to stay on designated trails and respect trail closure signs. Backpackers
must camp at designated sites established for their use. No campfires
are allowed in the NRA.
NRA Designated Camp Sites
- Cathedral Camp
- High Camp
- Railroad Camp
- Mazama Park Horse Camp
Map is not to scale and to be used for general location purposes only.
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