Artist Point (snowshoe route)
Easy · Out-and-back · 3 mi round trip · 801 ft gain · 1¼–1¾ hr
Autumn colorsAlpine lakeBig viewsWildflowersSnowshoe route
Parkingnot reported today
Good for families, first hikes and short outings.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Northwest Forest Pass Toilets Trash cans
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
Fee$5/vehicle/day
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount Baker Ranger District ›
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees ›
Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Bagley Lakes Trailhead · 4 other trails start here
⚠ Road closed: SR 542 is closed to all traffic between Silver Fir Campground (MP 48) and Picture Lake (MP 54), 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, on Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 and Oct 6, 2026 for winter preparation. To reach Heather Meadows, Artist Point, Picture Lake, Lake Ann, Chain Lakes or Ptarmigan Ridge on those days, be past Silver Fir before 7:30 am and expect to wait until 4 pm to drive back out. official status (checked 2026-10-05)
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.86142, -121.68262
Right now
MonAM48°
TonightPM33°11%
TueAM46°12%
TuePM39°42%
WedAM49°42%
WedPM41°1%
ThuAM59°
ThuPM46°
Sunny, wind 5 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:25 am 6:19 pm
Air qualityAQI 49 Good
WildfireElectric fire, 29 km away, 495 acres, 100% contained
Snow0″ snow at Wells Creek (4,040 ft, 7.9 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 10 · typical peak Apr 12
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 10 · typical peak Apr 12
Snow levelabout 5,200 ft now · 4,500–8,700 ft over the next three days
PassMt. Baker Hwy SR 542 1 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
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