About Park Butte Trailhead
Provides access to: Park Butte Trail 603, Scott Paul Trail 603.1, Railroad Grade Trail 603.2, Bell Pass Trail 603.3.This trailhead is the primary access point for Mt. Baker National Recreation Area.
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Park Butte Trailhead
Concrete, Washington · Whatcom County · Facility
Provides access to: Park Butte Trail 603, Scott Paul Trail 603.1, Railroad Grade Trail 603.2, Bell Pass Trail 603.3.This trailhead is the primary access point for Mt. Baker National Recreation Area.
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From the Mt. Baker Ranger District office in Sedro-Woolley, WA follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road 11). Continue on at mile 12, turn left on Forest Service Road 12. Travel 3.6 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 13. Stay to right and follow FS Road 13 for 5.3 miles. The trailhead is located at the end of FS Road 13.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Park Butte Trailhead
Heading to Park Butte Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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