Baker River — Thursday, Jun. 4, 1998

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

I hiked the Baker River trail to Sulphide Camp on a Saturday for a short overnighter. Make sure to pick up a backcountry permit which is required at the ranger station in Sedro Wooley. Trail Park Passes are also required as this trail begins in the national forest and ends in North Cascades National Park. The trail begins on an old logging spur which ends in about 1/4 mile from the parking lot. There is a major washout here and you must scramble over a large boulder to continue on the trail. Also at this point, a bridge is being constructed that will eventually link the trail to the east bank Baker Lake trail. The trail was generally in good shape with a few small washouts and great views of the surrounding peaks. Sulphide Camp at 3 miles is in a very nice wooded area with deer roaming through the camp. Continue on the unmaintained trail another 150 yards for a beautiful riverfront campsite with room for two tents. The view from here up Sulphide Creek to Jagged Ridge and Seahpo Peak is outstanding.