Table Mountain Trail #681 - Bellingham, WA

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Table Mountain Trail #681


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Table Mountain Trail #681 presents a short but steep traverse up the southeast face of Table Mountain, and hikers emerge onto the picturesque plateau of the mountaintop. On a clear day take in fantastic views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan and other magnificent peaks in the North Cascades. Beginning from the trailhead at Artist Point, the trail rises steeply and ascends open switchbacks up a rock face. The trail heads west across the plateau but does not provide a descent off the other side of the mountain; hikers must return the same way they came up. The Table Mountain Trail enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. In keeping with wilderness regulations, party size is limited to 12. No fires and no dogs are allowed. Although the Table Mountain Trail gains relatively little elevation, it is carved into a nearly vertical wall and is very steep. It is not recommended for small children. Do not kick or roll rocks off the trail -- trails pass below Table Mountain and rolling rocks may hit hikers below. The trail is 1 miles and is considered to be more difficult.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Table Mountain Trail #681.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Table Mountain Trail #681.

Best Time To Visit: Table Mountain Trail #681 is open summer through fall.

Fees: No fees are charged, but a Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter. No fires and no dogs are allowed.

Directions: To reach Table Mountain Trail #681 from Bellingham, start out going northeast on J Street toward Ellsworth Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Girand Street for less than 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Broadway for 0.3 miles. Turn slight left onto Sunset Drive for 1.8 miles. Sunset Drive becomes WA-542 for 32.3 miles. Turn left onto Vaughn Avenue for less than 0.1 miles. From Glacier, travel east on Mt. Baker Highway 542 for 24.0 miles to the Artist Point parking lot at Heather Meadows. The trailhead is located on the west side of the parking area. It is shared with the Chain Lakes and Ptarmigan Ridge Trailhead.

Attractions Near
Table Mountain Trail #681

Mount Baker Wilderness
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Address

Mt. Baker Ranger District-Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

810 State Route 20

Sedro-Woolley, Washington 98284

Phone
General: (360) 856-5700

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