Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (Paul Edmondson/Photodisc/Getty)
Located near Seattle, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is huge. It stretches across the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, from the Canadian border and North Cascades National Park to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park. Vast 10,000-acre glaciers that sprawl in the northern part of the forest formed the harsh, dramatic, and rugged landscape. Mountain peaks over 10,000 feet plunge quickly into valleys at sea level. On top of all this, there is Mount Baker itself, which is still an active volcano; the Sherman Crater emits steam and sulfuric gases. Read More »
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Parks Near Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Snoqualmie Pass, WA (1.7 mi.)
- Escondido Ridge, OR (10 mi.)
- Olallie State Park, WA (12 mi.)
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