Trail · Mount Baker
Railroad Grade Trail
8.8 mi round trip2,922 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance8.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,922 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,293 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Railroad Grade Trail is a 8.8-mile round trip, out and back from Park Butte Trailhead. The route follows (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Railroad Grade Trail.
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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 Park Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.