Things to do in Glacier, Washington (WA): The Best Nature & Parks

August 18, 2021 Deane Carmody

Glacier is a census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 211 at the 2010 census.
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1. Heliotrope Ridge Trail

Glacier, WA http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/mbs/alerts-notices/
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Heliotrope Ridge Trail

A four-mile trail offering views of Coleman Glacier on Mt. Baker.

2. Skyline Divide

Glacier, WA
Excellent
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Skyline Divide

A 5.4-mile trail leading to a wildflower-covered ridge top.

3. Park Butte Trail

Mt. Baker National Recreation Area, Glacier, WA 98237
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Park Butte Trail

Reviewed By jfbrogan - Chicago, United States

Phenomenal hike! Let me repeat-phenomenal hike. Rough road leaving to hike. 7-8 miles of potholes. Parking lot fills up quickly, but there is plenty of parking leading up to the trailhead. Trail conditions are fine. Hike starts with relatively level hike. Cross a bridge and you begin to climb for about a mile. You emerge from the climb which is mostly forested to views of Mt Baker. I don’t want to give away anymore. Experience it for yourself.

4. Picture Lake

Glacier, WA https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recreation/recarea?recid=17536&actid=62
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Picture Lake

Reviewed By kalyan_peri - Bridgewater, United States

With Mount Shuksan in the background and the wildflowers in the foreground, Picture lake is, well, as pretty as, a post card picture! 1) Location - The lake is right on the Mt Baker Highway road and there are signs once you come close to it. We found that Google maps and directions were pretty accurate 2) There is a paved path for people to walk around the lake and enjoy the views of Mt Shuksan and the lake 3) Great place to catch the reflections of Mt Shuksan especially at sunrise or sunset. We visited in the evening at/after sunrise and were able to enjoy the calm lake and the reflections. Absolutely great for photography!

5. Table Mountain

Glacier, WA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Table Mountain

A two-mile trail up Table Mountain offers views of several mountains and lakes.

6. Lake Ann Trail

Glacier, WA
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Lake Ann Trail

This 8.4-mile scenic trail offers a little of everything - rocks, lake, birds, meadows and a glacier.

7. Mt Baker Ski Area

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Glacier, WA +1 360-734-6771 http://www.mtbaker.us
Excellent
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Mt Baker Ski Area

Glaciers, crevasses and snowy pinnacles make this area a challenge for skiers.

Reviewed By treenut - Deming, United States

Great snow! Friendly staff. The scenery is off the charts. Prices for lifts are very reasonable (I think the view of Mt. Shuksan is worth the price of the lift ticket) and there is always loads of snow.

8. Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes Road, Glacier, WA +1 360-856-5700 http://whatcom.kulshan.com/Washington/Whatcom%20County/North%20Cascades%20National%20Park/Outdoors/Twin%20Lakes.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

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