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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Ptarmigan Ridge 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 the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a hike on the stunning Ptarmigan Ridge Trail from Artist Point, one of the most beautiful hikes on Mount Baker. Early fall is when blueberry bushes and other alpine shrubs come into their full fall color, and we'll admire the foliage and any interesting plants and animals we come across as we traverse a ridge line with incredible views of the North Cascades. We'll also pause for a conversation about local opportunities to take action for wild places.
This trail is rated as challenging by All Trails. Total elevation gain is 1,800 feet, and trail length is 9 about miles round trip (all trails lists it as longer, but they include an extension we won't be attempting). Be prepared to make a day of it as we take our time on the way up! Well behaved dogs are welcome.
We will meet at 10:00 at the Chain Lakes/Ptarmigan Ridge 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.9 attendees
Semiahmoo Spit Walk
Semiahmoo Park, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA, USTo attend, click here to register and to obtain detailed information
Join us on this leisurely paced, easy and relatively flat walk (3 miles round trip, less than 35 feet elevation gain) along the beautiful Semiahmoo Spit loop trail. We will start at Semiahmoo Park (near the Totem Pole), and follow a mostly paved trail to the end of the spit and back. Clear days have amazing views of Olympics and Northern Cascades, including Mt Baker. Restrooms (gender-specific, multi-stall) are located near the parking lot. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
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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Fragrance Lake Hike
Fragrance Lake Trailhead, 293 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a hike to Fragrance Lake via the Fragrance Lake Trail on Chuckanut Mountain. This is a great trail for observing fall wildlife and other signs of the changing seasons, and we'll pause along the way to look for mushrooms, birds, salamanders, and any other interesting animals, plants, or fungi we might find.
This trail is moderately challenging. Total elevation gain is 1,060 feet, and length is about 4.5 miles round trip. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
We will meet at 10:00am at the Fragrance Lake Trailhead across from the main Larrabee State Park entrance. Please note you will need a Discover Pass to part at the trailhead or in the state 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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Stimpson Nature Reserve Hike
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, 2076 Lake Louise Road, Bellingham, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a walk through the forest at Stimpson Family Nature Preserve, a remarkable tract of old forest easily accessible from Bellingham. Having escaped intensive logging in the 20th century, this special place is home to Douglas-firs over a century old and diverse other plants, animals, and fungi. In the fall, Stimpson Reserve is an ideal place to look for mushrooms, salamanders, and other moisture-loving forest creatures. We'll take our time on the trail, pausing to admire whatever organisms we find.
This trail is routed by All Trails as easy. Our route, which includes both the Main Loop and Geneva Pond Loop, is about 4.9 miles and includes around 300 feet of elevation gain. Please note that dogs and other pets aren't allowed on this trail.
We will meet at 10:00am in the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve parking area.
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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