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Mount Baker is one of the Cascade Mountains' most heavily-glaciated volcanoes, known around the world as one of the Pacific Northwest's top destinations for skiing and winter sports. The delightful Mount Baker Ski Area, which holds the world's 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. Lovely Mount Baker National Recreation Area, located along the mountain's southern slopes, showcases high-elevation lakes, rocky peaks, and natural alpine meadows. 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. 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.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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