Chain Lakes
Park: Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, North Cascades 14.5 km loop.| Elevations (in meters) | ||||
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| Start | End | Minimum | Maximum | Gain |
| 1565 | 1565 | 1322 | 1657 | 335 |
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Chain Lakes Park: Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, North Cascades 14.5 km loop.
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Artist Point Trailhead: Take highway 542 east to the Mt Baker ski area and continue to the end of the road. (A $3 parking fee is charged.)
Austin Pass Trailhead: (alternate start).Take highway 542 east to the Mt Baker ski area and continue up to the parking lot at Austin Pass. (A $5 parking fee is charged.)
Facilities available at the trailhead include:
The "Heather Meadows" Visitor Center is located at this point.
Access restrictions:Snow may block access to this area until August.
| Backpack | Easy to moderate. | ||
| Dayhike | Easy to moderate day hike . | 4.5 hours for the loop. |
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