Traversing the highlands between two volcanic behemoths—Mount Baker (10,781’) and Mount Shuksan (9,131’)—the Chain Lakes Loop is a premier day hike in the northern Cascades of Washington’s Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. There are few dull moments, with open views of the two peaks and beyond, combined with lovely woody moraines and subalpine lakes. The six-mile … Continue reading Chain Lakes Loop (Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA)

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