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Review & FAQ:
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What is Mount Baker?
- Mount Baker is one of the Cascade Mountains' most heavily-glaciated volcanoes, known worldwide as one of the Pacific Northwest's top destinations for skiing and winter sports.
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What is special about the Mount Baker Ski Area?
- The delightful Mount Baker Ski Area, which holds the world record for most snowfall in a single season, offers excellent skiing trails and snowboarding areas at an elevation of more than 5,000 feet above sea level.
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What natural attractions are in Mount Baker National Recreation Area?
- The lovely Mount Baker National Recreation Area, located along the mountain's southern slopes, showcases high-elevation lakes, rocky peaks, and natural alpine meadows.
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What hiking and scenic routes are available?
- Visitors can climb popular trails such as the Heliotrope Ridge Trail, which winds through the Coleman Glacier, or drive scenic routes such as State Route 542 and the Mount Baker Highway.
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What attractions are in nearby Mount Baker Foothills communities?
- Nearby Mount Baker Foothills communities such as Kendall, Maple Falls, and Nugents Corner are home to craft breweries, Pacific Northwest vineyards, casinos, restaurants, and lodging options.

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