Peak · Mount Baker
Dock Butte
3.6 mi round trip1,151 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance3.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,151 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,214 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dock Butte is a peak reached by a 3.6-mile round trip from Blue Lake / Dock Butte Trailhead. The route follows Dock Butte to the summit.
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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 Blue Lake / Dock Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.