10.2km
Total Distance
536m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Loop from Heather Meadows near Mount Baker, up to Artist Point and around Table Mountain on the Chain Lakes Trail, returning by the Wild Goose Trail. The trail winds through heather meadows past a string of alpine lakes, including Mazama, Iceberg and Hayes lakes, with big views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and the North Cascades. Expect about 1,700 ft (520 m) of climbing. Snow lingers late here, and the road to Artist Point usually opens only in mid-summer.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1.7km
  2. 2
    Artist Point · 1.8km
    Viewpoint
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 3.7km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 9.7km
Parking
52m from the start
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Chain Lakes Loop Trail, Chain Lakes Trail

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate