Mount Baker

Mount Baker is an active stratovolcano in the North Cascades of Washington State in the United States, with a summit elevation of 3,286 metres (10,781 feet).

The mountain is notable for its heavy glaciation and alpine skiing; the surrounding area includes backcountry ski terrain, glaciers, and well-known climbing routes. Recreational visitors use lower-elevation trailheads and the Mount Baker Ski Area on its flanks for winter sports and summer hiking.

Mount Baker has a long history of indigenous significance and later scientific and mountaineering interest; it has been monitored for volcanic and glacial activity by geological agencies. In modern times the mountain and its surroundings have been managed for recreation and conservation within federal forest and wilderness designations.

The volcano rises in the northern Washington Cascades, east of the coastal city of Bellingham and north of the Seattle metropolitan area, forming a prominent peak visible across the northwest region.

• Elevation: Summit elevation is 3,286 metres (10,781 feet), and the mountain supports extensive glaciation and year-round snowfields.
• Climbing season and conditions: Popular climbing season and best weather are typically late spring through summer; mountaineering routes require glacier travel skills.