Ptarmigan Ridge
Moderate PlannedMt. Baker
On the list. Not hiked yet.
Road access: Open
Paved to the trailhead. The road to Artist Point closes after the first significant snowfall, which can be late September.
As of . Road status changes; check the land manager before you go.
- Distance
- 9 mi
- Gain
- 1,800 ft
- High point
- 6,100 ft
- Route
- out-and-back
- Season
- Aug–Oct
- Drive from Seattle
- ~2h 45m
- Pass
- Northwest Forest Pass, America the Beautiful, or $5 day pass
Best time of year
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Peak season now · Best Aug–Oct, peak Sep
Runs into early October. The season ends when the first real snow closes the road to Artist Point.
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A rocky ridge traverse that starts above treeline and walks straight at Mt. Baker. Minimal climbing for the scenery; turn around whenever you like.
Flexible turnaround. Exposed, and no water on the ridge.
- ridge walk
- above treeline
- Baker and Shuksan views
- exposed
- no water
Trailhead weather
42°F
⛅ Overcast
💨 9 mph
🌧️ 3%
☀️ UV 2
Wed
🌫️
42°
35°
11%
Thu
🌧️
51°
35°
81%
Fri
🌧️
42°
35°
98%