Get Hikin'

Experience the great outdoors in Snohomish County and the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Click here to learn about 10 great hikes in Snohomish County.

Parking

Recreation passes are required to park at most trailhead lots. Visitors can purchase a $5 day pass or $30 annual NW Forest Pass at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ranger stations, visitor centers and partnering vendors. Click here to find a vendor near you.

Volunteer

Visitors who volunteer two days in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest may be awarded an annual Northwest Forest Pass, good at many recreation sites in OR and WA. The Forest Service collaborates with several organizations to provide a wide range of exciting volunteer opportunities. Click here to learn more about how you can volunteer.

Know Before You Go

A well-planned outing can make the difference between a life-long memory and a disaster. Beautiful, sunny conditions where you live do not guarantee the same on a mountain trail. The climate is unpredictable in the Cascade Mountains. Plan for rain in any season and snow in the spring and fall. The sun can be damaging at higher elevations, so wear appropriate clothing and a good sun-block.Click here for more information about Know Before You Go.

Carry The 10 Essentials

The Ten Essentials can support you in case of minor injuries, sudden weather changes or delays.

1. Map of area and compass
2. Flashlight/headlamp, with extra set of batteries
3. Food (enough for one extra day)
4. Water (treat water found along the trail)
5. Rain gear and extra clothing
6. Pocket knife
7. Matches (or butane lighter) and starter material
8. First aid supplies
9. Mirror and whistle
10. Sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent

Leave No Trace - Take Only Photographs, Leave Only Footprints

By promoting and following these principles, you blend your visit with the natural environment and serve as a steward of our public lands.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors