Shannon Ridge

Directions

From Sedro-Woolley, Wash., follow State Route 20 east 17 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service road 11). Continue on the Baker Lake Highway 24 miles to Forest Service road 1152. Turn left on Forest Service road 1152 and continue three miles to Forest Service road 1152014. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to the road's end.

Notes

This trail is frequently used by climbers attempting to summit 9,127-foot Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier in the North Cascades National Park. The first 1.5 miles of trail is converted from an old logging road., The trail then switchbacks though an old timber harvest area. At 2 miles the trail condition deteriorates as it winds steeply up through dense forest. In another mile the trail breaks out onto Shannon Ridge at 4,600 feet, offering spectacular views of Mt. Shuksan, Mt Baker and Baker Lake. The trail continues along the open ridge to the National Park boundary.

Campsites are available along the ridge. Bring Blue Bags or another Leave No Trace approved method to pack out solid human waste. The route enters the North Cascades National Park approximately 0.5 miles up the ridge.