About us
We are the local section of the Sierra Club, the oldest and largest conservation organization in the United States, and part of the Sierra Club Washington Chapter.
The Mt Baker Group exists to provide opportunities to explore, appreciate, and protect our natural environment and its many ecosystems. We extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to join us in these pursuits.
The Mt Baker Group is led by individuals from San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, who meet monthly to determine priorities and plan activities, events, and actions. We publish a monthly newsletter and host regular outings in a variety of settings. We are engaged in wildlife protection, preservation of legacy forests, water quality, educational events and local political endorsements.
Everyone is welcome to our monthly leadership meetings, which occur on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM. If you have any questions about the Mt Baker Group or would like to attend our meeting, would like to subscribe to our newsletter, or if you have questions about our outings, please contact us by clicking here.
Upcoming events
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Boulder River Trail Hike
Boulder River Trailhead, 48.2509, -121.8172, Arlington, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a hike on the Boulder River Trail, which offers access to old-growth forest and a Congressionally-designated Wilderness Area. While those hoping for stunning viewpoints on this trail might be disappointed, the experience of walking among centuries-old trees in one of the area's last surviving fragments of old-growth makes this hike well worth it. Along the way we'll pause to admire huge conifers as well as Boulder Falls and stretches of the river. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
This is an approximately 8.5-mile round trip, out-and-back trail that involves almost 700 feet of elevation gain and is rated by All Trails as moderate. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
We will be meeting at the Boulder River Trailhead on National Forest Road 2010 off State Route 530 NE (the spot that shows up on Google Maps may not be exact; simply follow NF Road 2010 until you see the trailhead). For information about carpooling please see the event link above.
Please note you will need a Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent public lands pass to park at the trailhead.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
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Pine and Cedar Lakes Hike
Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail, Bellingham, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Group of the Sierra Club for a hike up the popular Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail. We'll follow the steep but rewarding path up Chuckanut Mountain and through dense forest as we keep an eye out for plants, animals, fungi, and other nature. At the end, we'll have a chance to explore the edges of two of Chuckanut's iconic lakes. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
This is an approximately 5-mile round trip, out-and-back trail that involves about 1,500 feet of elevation gain and is rated by All Trails as hard. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
We will meet at the Pine and Cedar Lakes Trailhead off Old Samish Road.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
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Chain Lakes Hike
Chain Lakes Trailhead, 48.8632, -121.6793, SR 542, Heather Meadows, Glacier, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join us for a day hike into Mount Baker Wilderness on the Chain Lakes Loop Trail, and take in stunning views of the North Cascades as we traverse through an alpine environment. We will make plenty of stops to admire the scenery and any interesting plants and animals we encounter along the way. We'll also pause for a conversation about local opportunities to take action on behalf of wild places.
This trail is rated as moderately challenging by All Trails based on the distance and elevation gain involved--but do be aware there are some steep and exposed sections. Total elevation gain is about 1,800 feet, and length is 6.2 miles. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch and plenty of water for this hike.
We will meet at 10:00am at the Chain Lakes Trailhead at Artist Point. Please note you will need a Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent public lands pass to park.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
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