Peak · Mount Baker
Bald Mountain
5.8 mi round tripModerate by distanceDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,404 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Bald Mountain is a peak reached by a 5.8-mile round trip from Sauk Mountain Trailhead. The route follows Sauk Mountain Trail, then Sauk Lake Trail to the summit.
Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Sauk Mountain Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.