Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by Jamie S.
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Mount Baker Wilderness
The Ptarmigan Ridge Trail in Washington's Mount Baker Wilderness challenging, but stunning, trail that features panoramic views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, and the surrounding alpine landscape. If you take the trail all the way just past the The Portals, prominent rock formations at on Mount Baker’s northeast side, to flat plateau where some folks camp (and what maps show as the end of the trail), it is about approximately 9 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of about 1,800 feet. While the trail is well-defined, hikers should be equipped for alpine conditions, snow in the spring and early summer, and be aware of potential wildlife encounters, including black bears.
January 25, 2025
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