Artist Point

Trip

Day Hike - Artist Point

This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at Baker Lodge and is open to retreat participants.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

We will leave from the Lodge at 5pm. 

There will be an opportunity to hike the Artist Ridge to Huntoon Point trail from Artist Point which will add an additional 1.2 miles to the route and 200 feet of elevation gain. 

Evening hike up to Artist Point.

This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at the Baker Lodge.  Register to attend The Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee  Mt Baker Lodge Retreat weekend from 8/16-8/17/19 here:

https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/baker-lodge/calendar/baker-lodge2019-08-16

Route/Place

Artist Point



  • Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14

    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX

    USGS Shuksan Arm
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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