The Mount Baker Highway

WA · United States

The road, north up. 13 km end to end.

Climb along the road — 326 m to 612 m · 85 m of climbing

Highest: 612 m
Lowest: 326 m
Climb: 85 m
Descent: 360 m
Start to end: 604 → 326 m

13 kmEnd to end

0h 08m Riding time

Flowing Twistiness

Paved Surface

The twistiest stretch of Washington 542 climbing from the Nooksack valley toward the foot of Mount Baker, with the mountain ahead of you for the last stretch.

SeasonJuly to September

A winding mountain road that climbs from forest valley to alpine terrain, with the mountain growing ahead as you gain height.

The upper section closes for snow and avalanche work in winter and reopens in summer, so check the Washington road report for the current status.

Traffic is lighter than on the better-known passes, and there is little fuel past the last town.

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