Ski Tow (FR 3080011) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ski Tow (FR 3080011) in WA

Road corridorMt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Mt. Baker Ranger District

23 mi from Peaceful Valley

Maps 3,610 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1 run through a ski area (Mt Baker); its operator's rules may apply there, so check posted signs.

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–4/30
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Picture Lake Path Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Summit Pyramid stands 5,510 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southeast.
  • The Highwood Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–50°F, 10.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.