State: Washington
Location: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Length, One-Way: 3.2 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2500 feet
Elevation Change: 3200 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: More Difficult
Usage: Moderate
Parking: Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads.
Bighorns play in an autumn Washington
Trail Information
The south facing Goat Mountain trail is one of the first in the area to melt out, making it a good early summer hike. The trail starts with a series of switchbacks climbing steadily up a timbered slope, giving peek-a-boo looks at the views to come.
At approximately 2 miles, the trail enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. Continuing upward through huckleberries, the maintained trail ends at approximately 5400 feet on the shoulder of Goat Mountain. A few campsites are available after the snow melts, usually in mid summer. The panoramic views include icy Price Lake at the base of Price Glacier on Mt. Shuksan.
In keeping with wilderness regulations, party size is limited to 12. There are no fires allowed on Goat Mountain. The trail is open to stock use from August 1 to November 1.
Directions
From Glacier:
Travel east on Mt. Baker Highway 542 for 12.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 32 (Hannegan Pass Road). Follow Road 32 for 2.5 miles. The parking area is located on the left side of the road. The trailhead is also on the left just past the parking area. A trailer turnaround is across from the trailhead.
