Shuksan CR (FR 1152000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Shuksan CR (FR 1152000) in WA
Road corridorMt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Mt. Baker Ranger District
29 mi from Peaceful Valley
Maps 860 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Shannon Ridge Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 6.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 4.8 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.6: .
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Mount Shuksan stands 8,260 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles north.
- The Baker Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–56°F, 10.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.