Mountaineering · YDS Class 2

Easton Glacier

Distance RT
15.0 mi
Gain
7,500 ft
High Point
10,781 ft
Duration
12 hrs
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul
Trailhead
Park Butte Trailhead
3,360 ft elevation
Drive to the Park Butte / Railroad Grade trailhead off Baker Lake Road on the south side of Baker. Follow FR 13 to the end. Northwest Forest Pass required.

The standard route from the south side of Mount Baker, the Easton Glacier route is slightly shorter and less crevassed than the Coleman-Deming. A great option for those approaching from the south or looking for a less crowded Baker experience.

Route Description

One of Mount Baker's two most popular standard routes, approaching from the south side. Generally considered the more beginner-friendly of Baker's two main glacier routes, with moderate glacier slopes and a single steeper section on the Roman Wall just below the summit plateau.

Approach

From the Park Butte Trailhead (3,360 ft), cross Sulfur Creek and Schreiber's Meadows, climb through forest to Morovitz Meadows (~2 mi), then gain the Railroad Grade moraine crest, where most parties establish a high camp between 5,500-6,800 ft.

Descent

Descend the climbing route.

Weather Forecast
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Air Quality: Moderate · AQI 57
PM2.5: 3.2 μg/m³ · Check conditions before travel
5-Day Air Quality Forecast
Today
77
Moderate
Tomorrow
56
Moderate
Sun, Sep 27
40
Good
Mon, Sep 28
57
Moderate
Tue, Sep 29
57
Moderate
PM2.5 wildfire smoke threshold: 35 μg/m³ · Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo
7-Day Forecast
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Tomorrow
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18° / 10°
58%
❄ 3.9"
💨27
Sun, Sep 27
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30° / 11°
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Mon, Sep 28
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29° / 11°
36%
💨5
Tue, Sep 29
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Rain
20° / 10°
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💧0.74"
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Wed, Sep 30
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19° / 9°
45%
❄ 0.1"
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Thu, Oct 1
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17° / 7°
48%
❄ 0.3"
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