Mt. Baker Hill Climb
September 20, 2026 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ascend 4,098 feet from Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point (5,140 feet elevation) in approximately 22 miles. The Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) is known as one of the most scenic paved roads in the country and rarely is the highway closed to motorized vehicles from Glacier to Artist Point. With steep elevation and several switchbacks, this ride is not for the faint of heart but the views are stunning. Experience the agony and the ecstasy!
Schedule
All start lines begin at Snowater Road, just east of Glacier, WA. Parking Attendants will direct you where to park. All vehicles will need to have a NW Forest Pass ($5) to park at Artist Point. As parking is limited near the town of Glacier, we ask that you carpool to the event if possible. Please, no day parking in the Chair 9 lot, it is reserved for drop off, the shuttle and volunteers.
PLEASE NOTE: The highway closes to traffic at 7:00 am sharp and remains closed East Bound until 12:00 noon.
Social: 7:00 AM
Recreational: 8:00 AM
Competitive: 8:30 AM
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