Wednesday May 14 Baker River and East Bank Baker Lake Trails*

8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Easy/moderate. 5.2 miles (10 miles if you hike to Hidden Creek), 300 ft elevation gain. Dogs are not permitted on the National Park section of the trail; dogs are allowed on the East Bank trail. Northwest Forest Pass required.

Hike along the Baker River to Sulfide Creek, entering North Cascades National Park along the way. Meet at 8:30 am on the east side of the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot. 1:30 pm return to trailhead if you do just the river hike; 2:30 pm return if you also walk south to Hidden Creek on the East Bank Baker Lake Trail. For more information on access road, trail, and weather conditions, visit Baker River — Washington Trails Association and East Bank Baker Lake — Washington Trails Association.