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Ptarmigan Ridge Trail

Name: Ptarmigan Ridge Trail
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Baker Wilderness

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Location: Whatcom County, Washington, United States

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1. Ptarmigan Ridge Trail to The Portals — Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest

15.7km

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Artist Point – Chain Lakes Trail loop from Concrete

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3. Iceberg Lake – Chain Lakes Trail loop from Concrete

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Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

January 25, 2025

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.

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Distance 2.39 km

Uphill 200 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Whatcom County, Washington, United States

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Ptarmigan Ridge Trail

1. Ptarmigan Ridge Trail to The Portals — Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest

2. Artist Point – Chain Lakes Trail loop from Concrete

3. Iceberg Lake – Chain Lakes Trail loop from Concrete

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