Ranger Camp Trail
Moderate · Out-and-back · 4.6 mi round trip · 1,560 ft gain · 2–2¾ hr
Autumn colorsBig viewsSummit or lookoutWildflowers
Parkingnot reported today
A solid half-day for most hikers.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Dogs allowed Northwest Forest Pass Toilets
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
Fee$5/vehicle/day
RestrictionsSkyline Divide Trail is open to hikers and llamas year round. Open to stock Aug. 1-Oct. 31. No campfires. Wilderness regulations apply in Mt
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 Skyline Divide Trailhead · 2 other trails start here
⚠ Road closed: Deadhorse Creek Road (Forest Service Road 37) to the Skyline Divide trailhead is closed at mile 0.03 for flood-damage repair until further notice (June 1, 2026 notice); the trailhead is a 13-mile road walk. official status (checked 2026-10-05)
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.88035, -121.86497
Right now
TodayAM50°
TonightPM40°2%
TueAM50°18%
TuePM46°42%
WedAM52°42%
WedPM46°2%
ThuAM61°
ThuPM50°
Sunny, wind 1 to 5 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:26 am 6:20 pm
Air qualityAQI 34 Good
WildfireElectric fire, 40 km away, 495 acres, 100% contained
Snow0″ snow at Wells Creek (4,040 ft, 5.7 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
PassMt. Baker Hwy SR 542 14 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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