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Byway: Washington - Mount Baker Highway
Byway Description: The highway winds along the North Fork Nooksack River, ending at spectacular Artist Point, elevation 5,100 feet, in the Heather Meadows Area. At road's end, trail systems lead into the Mt. Baker Wilderness.
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Miles |
Road Item |
Road Summary |
0.0
(88.1) |
0.0
(54.7) |
Belling, Washington
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Bellingham Washington, This is where Byway Mount Baker Route#542 starts.
Bellingham is the largest city in Whatcom County, Washington. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. This city has an International Airport.
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3.7
(84.4) |
2.3
(52.4) |
Devey
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Devey, Washington
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4.5
(83.6) |
2.8
(51.9) |
Hunsicker Road, Britton Road
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Hunsicker Road, Britton Road to Whatcom Lake Silver Beach, Emerald Lake Way to Pebble beach Trail along the shores of Toad Lake.
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4.8
(83.3) |
3.0
(51.8) |
Van Wyck
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Van Wyck
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6.3
(81.8) |
3.9
(50.8) |
Van Wyck Road
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Van Wyck Road, Noon
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7.7
(80.4) |
4.8
(50.0) |
Everson Goshen Road
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Everson Goshen Road, Goshen Washington, Goshen was a pioneer town in western Whatcom County. Goshen was a logging and farming community. This community ceased to exit as Seattle and Bellingham in Washington grew and attracted all investments and traffic in the region. Community of Wahl, Washington
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9.8
(78.3) |
6.1
(48.7) |
North Road, Squalicum Lake Road
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North Road, Squalicum Lake Road
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10.3
(77.8) |
6.4
(48.3) |
Squalicum Lake Road
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Squalicum Lake Road, Y Road, A Road into the dense forest leads to Anderson Falls located in Whatcom County, Washington
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12.0
(76.1) |
7.5
(47.3) |
Intersection of Kelly Road
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Intersection of Kelly Road, East Kelly Road
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14.3
(73.8) |
8.9
(45.9) |
Junction
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Junction of East Smith Road, Allison Road,
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15.4
(72.7) |
9.6
(45.2) |
Cedarville Road,
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Cedarville Road, Cedarville Bridge
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16.0
(72.1) |
9.9
(44.8) |
State Highway #9 Lawrence Road
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State Highway #9 lawrence Road mergers here with Mount Baker Highway #542. Everson, Washington, is a small town located in Whatcom County, Washington. Nooksack, Washington and community of Strandel, Washington lie close to Everson, Washington on Lawrence Road, in Whatcom County, Washington
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21.7
(66.4) |
13.5
(41.3) |
Deming, Washington
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Deming, Washington is located in Whatcom County, Washington on the Mount Baker Highway #542. The North Fork Brewery, pizzeria, beer shrine, and wedding chapel is located on the way to Mount Baker on State Route 542 in Deming, Washington
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23.4
(64.7) |
14.5
(40.2) |
State Highway #9
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State Highway #9 Valley Highway diverts here from the Mount Baker Highway #542, and runs along the South Fork Nooksack River. Community of Van Zandt, Washington, community of Clipper, Washington, Hard Scrabble Falls
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25.6
(62.5) |
15.9
(38.8) |
Intersection
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Intersection Marshall Hill Road, This connects to Truck Road through Deal Road
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27.1
(61.0) |
16.8
(37.9) |
Mosquito Lake Road
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Mosquito Lake Road, Mosquito Lake, Jorgensen Lake,
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34.4
(53.7) |
21.4
(33.4) |
Hatchery Road
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Hatchery Road, Nooksack Salmon Hatchery,
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36.6
(51.5) |
22.7
(32.0) |
Kendall Road
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Kendall Road, Kendal, Washington, is located in Whatcom County, Washington
Kendall Lake, Sprague Lake, Bakers Edge Valley Golf Course, Peacefull Valley, Washington is located on State Highway #547 in Whatcom County, Washington. Balford, Columbia and Limestone Junction are nearby communities.
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41.5
(46.6) |
25.8
(29.0) |
Silver Lake Road, Cascade Way
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Silver Lake Road, Cascade Way, Maple Falls, Washington, a community located in Whatcom County, Washington.
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45.3
(42.8) |
28.1
(26.6) |
Boulder Creek Road
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Boulder Creek Road
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48.8
(39.3) |
30.3
(24.4) |
Glacier Springs Way
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Glacier Springs Way, Canyon View Drive,
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49.6
(38.5) |
30.8
(23.9) |
A Bridge
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A bridge over the Nooksack River near Canyon Creek
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49.7
(38.4) |
30.9
(23.9) |
Cornell Creek Road
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Cornell Creek Road
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53.6
(34.5) |
33.3
(21.4) |
Coal Creek Road
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Coal Creek Road
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54.9
(33.2) |
34.1
(20.6) |
Glacier, Washington
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Glacier, Washington, located in Whatcom County, Washington on the Mount baker Highway #542 along the Nooksack River, this is the closest community to Mount Baker.
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57.1
(31.0) |
35.5
(19.3) |
Canyon Creek Road
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Canyon Creek Road
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61.1
(27.0) |
38.0
(16.8) |
NFD 3040 Road
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Forest Road NFD 3040 Road,
Kayaking NookSack River North Fork is a popular activity here.
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65.3
(22.8) |
40.6
(14.2) |
Wells Creek Road
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Wells Creek Road, Nooksack Falls,
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66.2
(21.9) |
41.1
(13.6) |
Parking Area near Nooksack Falls
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Parking Area near Nooksack Falls, Picturesque Nooksack Falls is a great starting point for kayakers on the Nooksack River.
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74.4
(13.7) |
46.2
(8.5) |
Twin Lakes Road
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Twin Lakes Road, NFD 3065 Road, Twin Lakes
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74.8
(13.3) |
46.5
(8.3) |
NFD 32 Road
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NFD 32 Road, Nooksack Waterfall, Nooksack River and Mt. Shuksan offer grand view.
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75.2
(12.9) |
46.7
(8.0) |
Junction
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Junction of NFD 3071 Road and NFD 3070 Road,
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82.8
(5.3) |
51.5
(3.3) |
NFD 3075 Road
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NFD 3075 Road
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83.3
(4.8) |
51.8
(3.0) |
Mount Baker Ski Area
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Mount Baker Ski Area
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84.3
(3.8) |
52.4
(2.4) |
Picturesque view of Mt. Baker
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This area offer Picturesque view of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan along the Mount Baker Highway
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87.2
(0.9) |
54.2
(0.6) |
View of Picture Lake/ Mt. shuksan
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Grand view of Picture Lake and Mount Shuksan
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87.7
(0.4) |
54.5
(0.2) |
Road Access
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Road Access to Heather Meadows Visitor Center, a perfect road to viewing Baker Lake, American Border Peak, Table Mountain, Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker.
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88.1
(0.0) |
54.7
(0.0) |
Mount Baker Lodge
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Mount Baker Lodge
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