Excelsior Peak

getting there

Drive SR-542 (Mt. Baker Hwy) to the West High Divide Trailhead, Trail No. 630, (1,800 ft).

on the trail

Ascend 3.9 miles and 3,540 feet of elevation gain to Excelsior Pass (5,380 ft). Turn right (west) on the East High Divide Trail and hike 0.3 mile to Excelsior's Peak's summit.  Return or hiker as far along the ridge as you wish before returning.  Don't trip over your feet watching the views, which are just that good!  Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan seem close enough to touch just across the valley, and flowers are everywhere in summer.

notes

• Extend your hike by hiking west along Excelsior Ridge.
• Extend your hike by heading down to Damfino Lakes from Excelsior Pass.

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
• Seasons: January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December
• Weather: View weather forecast
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• Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
• Length: 8.4 mi
• Elevation Gain: 3,860 ft
• High Point: 5,699 ft

• Land Manager: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
  Mount Baker Wilderness, Mount Baker Ranger District (MBSNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12