In the Open— The National Forests of Washington ^>;t 



the trip being by automobile, except" the last 5 miles, which is over a first-class 

 trail. These meadows comprise hundreds of acres of open land, which may be 

 traveled with ease. The dominant feature of the landscape is the massive form 

 of Mount Baker, which glistens and towers beyond an undulating vista dotted 

 by alpine firs standing as sentinels amid the green mountain meadows. 



The town of Glacier, which lies just inside the Forest, is accessible by auto- 

 mobile. From this point the survey of the Glacier-Austin Pass section of the 

 Mount Baker Highway has been completed. This road follows the North Fork 

 of the Nooksack River and ascends Bagley Creek into Austin Pass, which lies 

 midway between Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, and is the center of one of 

 the most beautiful mountain-meadow regions in the northwestern part of 

 Washington. From Shuksan, at the base of Austin Pass, this road will render 

 many points of interest easily accessible by trail. Among these high spots in the 

 heart of the mountains — splendid camping places and commanding a view of 

 extensive stretches of country— are Twin Lakes, Hannegan Pass, and Welcome 

 Pass. Mount Shuksan, which may be climbed from Austin Pass, is a peak of 

 unusual picturesqueness. Table Mountain, on the other side, is a striking forma- 

 tion, and beyond it lie the Chain Lakes, at the head of Wells Creek. 



A trail leads from Glacier to Heliotrope Ridge, a distance of 10 miles. Like 

 a valiant warrior, this slender ridge has thrust its verdant crest deep into the 

 armor of ice which incrusts the slopes of Mount Baker. On both left and right 



Glaciers are winding 

 Crushing and grinding 

 HurUng their tribute 

 From dome to the sea. 



The tree-flecked slope is covered by a luxuriant growth of mountain heliotrope. 

 A shelter camp which will accommodate from 6 to 10 people has been erected 

 upon the summit of the ridge. 



Deming is the nearest outfitting point to Mazama Park, another beautiful 

 camping spot adjacent to Mount Baker on the south. The distance is 24 miles — 

 13 by automobile and 11 by trail. From Mazama Park the mountain can be 

 ascended without great difficulty. There is splendid fishing in Elbow Lake and 

 the South Fork of the Nooksack, easily accessible from Mazama Park. 



