Mount Baker - Wikipedia
WEBMount Baker (Nooksack: Kweq' Smánit; Lushootseed: təqʷubəʔ), [9] also known as Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, is a 10,781 ft (3,286 m) active [10] glacier-covered andesitic stratovolcano [4] in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington State in the United States.
10 Best hikes and trails in Mount Baker Wilderness | AllTrails
WEBReady for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Mount Baker Wilderness that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 269 to 16,430 feet in elevation gain.
Mount Baker | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBSnow and ice-covered Mount Baker, located in northern Washington, is the highest peak in the North Cascades (3,286 m or 10,781 ft) and the northernmost volcano in the conterminous United States.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Home - US Forest Service
WEBThe Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, often known as the MBS, contains natural beauty wherever you look. Trails go on for miles, revealing an abundance of wildflowers and dense foliage around each turn. Summits and ridgelines provide vistas …
Geology and History Summary for Mount Baker
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Mount Baker is the youngest volcano of a larger, multivent, volcanic field that has remained recurrently active for the past 1.3 million years. It is located in Washington State about 50 km (31 mi) east of Bellingham Bay and 25 km (16 mi) south of the international border with Canada.
Mount Baker - Washington Trails Association
WEBThe dominant feature in the North Cascades is Mount Baker, a glaciated volcano that can be seen on clear days from as far as Seattle and makes a great backdrop for photos of Vancouver, BC. Many hiking trails follow the ridges around Mount Baker and offer stunning views of the summit.
Mount Baker : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
WEBMount Baker is a spectacular volcano in the North Cascades that offers excellent mountaineering to beginners and experts, alike. Baker tantalizes the residents of Seattle on clear days and stuns ferry passengers in the San Juan Islands.
Mount Baker
WEBVisit Mount Baker for the unique experience of skiing on the slopes of a volcano. Enjoy boating on Baker Lake, hiking on glacier fields, or just stop to take in some incredible views of the Cascades crest, including nearby Mount Shuksan to the east.
Glaciers and Their Effects at Mount Baker | U.S. Geological Survey
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Mount Baker is the only Cascade volcano in the US to have been subject to both alpine and continental glaciation. Alpine glaciers form on discrete peaks at high elevations, as a result of cool air and snow accumulation, and flow down valleys.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Mt. Baker Wilderness
WEBThe Mt. Baker Wilderness is 117,900 acres, created as part of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984. Mt. Baker is an active glacier covered volcano in the Cascades standing at 10,778 feet, making it the fourth highest summit in Washington and the dominant attraction of this wilderness.