Elevation

10,781 ft / 3,286 m

#9 in Washington

#5,368 in United States

Prominence

8,812 ft / 2,686 m

#2 in Washington

#16 in United States

Climbs

143 climbs

#7 in Washington

#274 in United States

Top climbing months

July   31%

June   29%

August   14%

Most climbed route

Coleman-Deming

6.1 mi • 4,070 ft gain

Highlights

  • One of the 5 main volcanic peaks in the Washington Cascades and the 2nd most active crater after Mt. St. Helens
  • 2nd most glaciated Cascade volcano after Mt. Rainier with .43 cu miles of ice and snow
  • Known for its ridiculous amounts of snow, Mt. Baker Ski Area lies 9 miles northeast of the summit. In 1999 it set the world record snowfall in a single season at 1,140 in / 2,900 cm.
  • The Coleman-Deming route is the most popular. Requires glacier travel and potential crevasse navigation; usually attempted May-Aug due to better weather and low avalanche conditions.
  • Has 3 sub-summits: Sherman Peak and the Black Buttes (Colfax Peak and Lincoln Peak). The main peak of Mount Baker is called Grant Peak.
32 climbs • 6.1 mi • 4,070 ft gain • 8 hr 3 min
7 climbs • 9.8 mi • 3,124 ft gain • 9 hr 35 min
4 climbs • 7.0 mi • 4,789 ft gain • 13 hr 4 min
4 climbs • 11.8 mi • 7,375 ft gain • 15 hr 15 min

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