12.5 mi
Distance
5,217 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 26m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shuksan Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail in Mt. Baker National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 13 miles long and gains 5,217 feet. The nearest town is Marblemount, Washington, about 15 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 294 ft |
| High point | 7.1 mi | 1,390 ft |
| End | 12.4 mi | 294 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Marblemount, WA · about 15 mi away
- County:
- Whatcom County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Mt. Baker National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Shannon Creek Campground
0.3 mi awayMt. Baker National Forest
Concrete, WA
Check official pricing20 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Noisy Creek Campsites
1.2 mi awayMt. Baker National Forest
Concrete, WA
Dispersed
Baker Lake Horse Camp
2 mi awayMt. Baker National Forest
Concrete, WA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Swift Creek Campground
3 mi awayMt. Baker National Forest
Concrete, WA
Check official pricing43 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRVCabin PopularBooks out · 99% No Service
Park Creek Campground
3.3 mi awayMt. Baker National Forest
Concrete, WA
Check official pricing16 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
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