Experiencing The Chalet and The Surrounding
Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Enjoy many of the surrounding hiking trails during your stay at The Chalet. Look below for information regarding some of the more popular hiking trails, as well as some ideas for other things to do while you're enjoying your stay at The Chalet at Mt. Baker.
Chain lakes
Round Trip: 2 to 8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,700'
Best Season: Late July - Mid-October
As an easy-going loop hike or backpack, or as a short stay trip, the chain lakes don't disappoint.
Families with small children will enjoy a 2-mile loop around the Bagley Lakes, which lie in a deep cirque below Table Mountain. Push on for more glory, including Herman Saddle and the Chain Lakes—Iceberg, Arbuthnet, Hayes and Mazama.
Take the opportunity to admire the scenery, sift your fingers through the black volcanic sand beaches, dip your toes into the icy lakes and pick a few berries. Do note that snow can linger well into the late summer. Bring a map, as there are several loop options that can take you back to your vehicle.
table mountain
Round Trip: 3 miles
Elevation Gain: 560'
Best Season: Late August - Mid-October
Table Mountain is one of the easiest mountain climbs in the state—at least after the snow melts.
In a short mile-and-a-half, reach the flat top of this rocky barren peak. You'll be faced with the glacial slopes of Mt. Baker on one side and Shuksan on the other. It's pretty awesome.
We recommend checking conditions with the ranger station to ensure the snow is melted out enough to be safe. If not, try Ptarmigan Ridge or Huntoon Point as an alternative.
Artist point
The Washington Trail Association website describes this hiking or snowshoeing destination best when it writes:
"Artist Point is the top competitor for Best Viewpoint in the State. The beautifully shaped Mount Shuksan is the star of the area, with a gorgeous summit pyramid and several impressive glaciers. Mount Baker dominates the skyline in the southwest. Artist Point is also a great viewpoint for the Cascades, with sweeping views of the valley of Baker Lake and, in the far distance, peaks like Whitehorse Mountain, Three Fingers, Sloan Peak, and White Chuck Mountain. Immediately from the trailhead, beautiful peaks in the north are visible, such as American Border Peak, Mount Larrabee, and Goat Mountain."