Lora and Ian's Guidebook
Mt. Baker Guide
Traveling to Mt. Baker made easier with this guide. Stop by the visitors center in Maple Falls for local conditions, there are also plenty of guides at Wander. For seasonal events, visit the Wander website wanderaframe.com. We use AllTrails or WTA for current trail conditions.
One of the reasons guests like to book with us is the proximity to the Mt. Baker wilderness and Mt. Baker ski area.
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Mount Baker
One of the reasons guests like to book with us is the proximity to the Mt. Baker wilderness and Mt. Baker ski area.
Hours, directions and all you'll need to get to the ski area can be found here.
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Mt. Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker HighwayHours, directions and all you'll need to get to the ski area can be found here.
Stop here to chat with the nice volunteers.
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Mt Baker Visitor Center
7509 Mt Baker HwyStop here to chat with the nice volunteers.
Great place to get your board or skis serviced and gear for sale.
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Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop
9996 Forest StGreat place to get your board or skis serviced and gear for sale.
Glacier Ski Shop
9966 Mt Baker HwyBrewery Guide
Ian and I are huge brewery (and beer!) enthusiasts so we're sharing our favorites with you.
A local favorite and not to miss while staying at the cabin. Good beer, great cheer, and delish pizza. Located less than 15 minutes from the cabin.
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North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker HwyA local favorite and not to miss while staying at the cabin. Good beer, great cheer, and delish pizza. Located less than 15 minutes from the cabin.
Smaller, with modern decor and unique beer. Sit in front of the fire and order the charcuterie
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Field House Brewing Co
2281 W Railway StSmaller, with modern decor and unique beer. Sit in front of the fire and order the charcuterie
The second location for Kulshan this one highlights some of their experimental beers.
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StThe second location for Kulshan this one highlights some of their experimental beers.
Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveThe name says it all.
Very busy place - the food is delish too. Go on a weekday for the best seats and service.
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Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StVery busy place - the food is delish too. Go on a weekday for the best seats and service.
Where the locals hang out. There's so many different rooms and nooks to choose from too.
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Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveWhere the locals hang out. There's so many different rooms and nooks to choose from too.
One of the OG breweries in Bellingham. The food is good, it's a great place to catch a game. The beer is safe but delish anyway.
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Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveOne of the OG breweries in Bellingham. The food is good, it's a great place to catch a game. The beer is safe but delish anyway.
Cute inside with large patio sweeping out over the bay. We liked this place as it has a small brewery feel. The beer is fresh with a nice selection.
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GRUFF Brewing Co.
104 E Maple StCute inside with large patio sweeping out over the bay. We liked this place as it has a small brewery feel. The beer is fresh with a nice selection.
Beer and cocktails a nice place to hang out in the summer.
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Twin Sisters Brewing Company
500 Carolina StBeer and cocktails a nice place to hang out in the summer.
A very fine selection of beers that will surprise you!
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Menace Brewing
2529 Meridian StA very fine selection of beers that will surprise you!
Interesting beers in this busy local hangout. We loved it here.
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Structures Brewing
601 N State StInteresting beers in this busy local hangout. We loved it here.
Very surprising German beer selection, in fact only German styles. This one has been around since 2008 and has more of a restaurant feel than a modern brewery. The smoked Rauch bier was tasty.
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Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W Holly StVery surprising German beer selection, in fact only German styles. This one has been around since 2008 and has more of a restaurant feel than a modern brewery. The smoked Rauch bier was tasty.
Try the smoked beer. Order the wood-fired pizza.
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Terramar Brewstillery
5712 Gilkey AveTry the smoked beer. Order the wood-fired pizza.
Grocery Stores
There's not a lot of huge grocery stores in the immediate area. We suggest you stop in Sedro-Wolley, Bellingham, Everett or Abbotsford if you're heading to the cabin for a long stay.
There's a number of local shops though where you can find coffee, milk, bread, dry goods, beer, wine and BBQ foods.
Unique little grocery store that is stocked with organic goods, local favorites and surprising finds. Go see for yourself.
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Cross Road Grocery & Video
7802 Silver Lake RdUnique little grocery store that is stocked with organic goods, local favorites and surprising finds. Go see for yourself.
Welcome Grocery Store
5565 Mt Baker HwyThe name says it all. Very welcoming!
Historic and a must stop. The store is under renovation, so check before you go.
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Graham's Store
9989 Mt Baker HwyHistoric and a must stop. The store is under renovation, so check before you go.
Acme General Store
2035 Valley HwyLocal place on route 9 as you travel north to the cabin.
Safeway
8071 WA-539One of the larger stores if you need more provisions.
Gas Stations
Local gas stations and convienence stores.
The closest gas station to the cabin. Has a well-stocked mini-mart too. The prices are high for food though, so don't plan on a major shopping trip there.
ATM (Starvin' Sam's)
7519 Kendall RdThe closest gas station to the cabin. Has a well-stocked mini-mart too. The prices are high for food though, so don't plan on a major shopping trip there.
Shell
7797 Silver Lake RdAnother gas station option.
Mobil
7519 Kendall RdSuper Duper
1015 Cherry StTexaco Deming
6476 Mt Baker HwyQuite a nice food selection too.
Nooksack Market Center
5047 Mt Baker HwyFood scene
There's a number of local restaurants in the Maple Falls, Deming, Glacier area. Here are some of our favorites.
A local favorite with homemade baked goods and darn good coffee. Some seating downstairs and outside, plus a second story with small tables. This is a local hang-out and a must-stop if you're traveling to Mt. Baker.
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Wake 'n Bakery
6903 Bourne StA local favorite with homemade baked goods and darn good coffee. Some seating downstairs and outside, plus a second story with small tables. This is a local hang-out and a must-stop if you're traveling to Mt. Baker.
In Deming, Chair 9 is a local hang-out and a great place to grab a good pizza and burger after a day of adventure.
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Chair 9 Pizza & Bar
10459 Mt Baker HwyIn Deming, Chair 9 is a local hang-out and a great place to grab a good pizza and burger after a day of adventure.
Surprised there's an excellent Italian restaurant in the middle of a bend in the road? Us too! People from all around the region visit though for their delish pasta and decor. Located about 25 minutes from the cabin.
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Rifugio's Country Italian Cuisine
5415 Mt Baker HwySurprised there's an excellent Italian restaurant in the middle of a bend in the road? Us too! People from all around the region visit though for their delish pasta and decor. Located about 25 minutes from the cabin.
Japanese food with a mountain hospitality. Call ahead to check the hours.
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Yuki Yama
7471 Mt Baker HwyJapanese food with a mountain hospitality. Call ahead to check the hours.
Another good place to get a cup of joe as you head to Mt. Baker.
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Joe's Fine Coffee
7463 Mt Baker HwyAnother good place to get a cup of joe as you head to Mt. Baker.
Before you head to the cabin off exit 236, take a left first to visit this incredible place. Get some cheese to take and enjoy at Wander!
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Samish Bay Cheese
15115 Bow Hill RdBefore you head to the cabin off exit 236, take a left first to visit this incredible place. Get some cheese to take and enjoy at Wander!
If you're driving Chuckanut a must stop. Get some oysters and a beer and look out over the bay.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrIf you're driving Chuckanut a must stop. Get some oysters and a beer and look out over the bay.
Located in Acme which is on the way to the cabin if you're traveling north, this cafe is well-sized and has a nice menu for food a roadside cafe. Check the hours first though if you plan to stop there.
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ACME Diner
2045 Valley HwyLocated in Acme which is on the way to the cabin if you're traveling north, this cafe is well-sized and has a nice menu for food a roadside cafe. Check the hours first though if you plan to stop there.
A pilgrimage - check before you go as the restaurant just changed ownership.
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Graham's Restaurant
9989 Mt Baker HwyA pilgrimage - check before you go as the restaurant just changed ownership.
Good American diner with all of the standards. Recommend for larger groups.
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Bob's Burgers & Brew
2955 Newmarket StGood American diner with all of the standards. Recommend for larger groups.
Don't go too far or you'll accidentally end up in Canada. Local place for ice cream, it's a favorite of most everyone in the area.
Edaleen Dairy
908 Cherry StDon't go too far or you'll accidentally end up in Canada. Local place for ice cream, it's a favorite of most everyone in the area.
Frosty Inn
7461 Mt Baker HwyNewly renovated, it’s a local favorite.
Sightseeing and Hikes
There's a number of routes to get to the cabin. Make it a day just getting here as there are so many sights as you wander to your final destination. Mt. Baker has over 90 hikes in and around the Mt. Baker Forest. We use AllTrails for current hiking conditions.
We always recommend you drive the Mt. Baker Hwy to the cabin. It's a beautiful trip in either direction. Take the winding road through valleys, see the mountain tops and just enjoy the drive, no matter the season.
Mount Baker Highway
Mount Baker HighwayWe always recommend you drive the Mt. Baker Hwy to the cabin. It's a beautiful trip in either direction. Take the winding road through valleys, see the mountain tops and just enjoy the drive, no matter the season.
Take the windy road via Chuckanut Drive, the views are lovely. Give yourself plenty of time to stop to take pictures and make sure to stop by Taylor for oysters!
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Chuckanut Drive North
Chuckanut Drive NorthTake the windy road via Chuckanut Drive, the views are lovely. Give yourself plenty of time to stop to take pictures and make sure to stop by Taylor for oysters!
A local favorite, it's a nice place for a picnic.
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Silver Lake Park
9006 Silver Lake RdA local favorite, it's a nice place for a picnic.
Frost Creek DGC
8804 Frost Creek RdFrisbee Golf - the course is fun, odd and a great few hours of exercise.
Maple Creek Park
7842 Silver Lake RdLake Whatcom
Artist Point
Make sure the road is open before going.
Picture Lake Path Trailhead
Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise RoadYou should be in decent shape to attack this one.
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Skyline Divide Trailhead
You should be in decent shape to attack this one.
Green Stop Cannabis LLC
7466 Mt Baker HwyNot sure where to put this tip. But here you go!
Lake 22 Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Granite Falls, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until November. A popular hike in the area. Go early in the morning.
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I-Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead
Mountain Loop HighwayLake 22 Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Granite Falls, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until November. A popular hike in the area. Go early in the morning.
Horseshoe Bend Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
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Horseshoe Bend Trailhead, Mount Baker Highway, Deming, WA
Horseshoe Bend Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Chain Lakes Loop Trail is a 6.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until October.
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Chain Lakes Loop
Washington 542Chain Lakes Loop Trail is a 6.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until October.
Park Butte Lookout Trail is a 7.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October.
Park Butte Trailhead
Park Butte Lookout Trail is a 7.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October.
Heliotrope Ridge Trail is a 5.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October.
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Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead
Heliotrope Ridge Trail is a 5.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October.
Heliotrope Ridge Trail is a 5.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October.
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Monte Cristo Trailhead
Heliotrope Ridge Trail is a 5.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October.
Sauk Mountain Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and camping and is best used from May until October.
Sauk Mountain Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 1030Sauk Mountain Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and camping and is best used from May until October.
Ptarmigan Ridge Trail is a 7.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until October.
Ptarmigan Ridge
Ptarmigan Ridge Trail is a 7.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deming, Washington that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until October.
Lake Ann is a 9.5 mile out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from July until October.
Lake Ann Trailhead
Lake Ann is a 9.5 mile out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from July until October.
Baker Lake Trail is a 13.9 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November.
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Baker Lake Trail
Baker Lake RoadBaker Lake Trail is a 13.9 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Concrete, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November.
Winchester Mountain Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from June until November.
Winchester Mountain Lookout
Winchester Mountain Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from June until November.
Table Mountain Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from July until October.
Table Mountain
Table Mountain Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from July until October.
When the snow is cleared on the Mount Baker Highway, opening up the road to popular Artist Point, Heather Meadows Visitors Center at Austin Pass Picnic Area offers an excellent launch point for hikes for all abilities and interests.
Heather Meadows Visitor Center
When the snow is cleared on the Mount Baker Highway, opening up the road to popular Artist Point, Heather Meadows Visitors Center at Austin Pass Picnic Area offers an excellent launch point for hikes for all abilities and interests.
Winchester Mountain Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from June until November.
Winchester Mountain Lookout
Winchester Mountain Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maple Falls, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from June until November.
Neighborhoods
Different neighborhoods around the cabin. This is just a list for you.
Maple Falls
Glacier
Concrete
Everson
Deming
Kendall
Lynden
Bellingham
Abbotsford
Use this crossing to and from Canada. It's about 20 minutes from the Cabin and far less crowded than Blaine.
Sumas
Use this crossing to and from Canada. It's about 20 minutes from the Cabin and far less crowded than Blaine.
Day tripping to Bow will place you in the crossroads of a fine bakery, a famous gallery, and an excellent brewery.
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Bow
Day tripping to Bow will place you in the crossroads of a fine bakery, a famous gallery, and an excellent brewery.