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Wild Goose Trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The Wild Goose Trail offers hikers a diverse experience, with two sections catering to different difficulty levels. From its starting point at the Bagley Lakes parking area, the trail weaves through Heather Meadows, providing stunning views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, and the surrounding peaks. Along the route, you'll encounter vibrant wildflower meadows, clear alpine lakes, and glacial tarns, offering perfect opportunities for nature observation and photography. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake

  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 915 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,171 ft
  • Elevation loss: 7 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,255 ft

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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 915 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,171 ft
  • Elevation loss: 7 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,255 ft

About this trail

Name: Wild Goose Trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Wild Goose Trail, Whatcom County, Washington, United States (48.86118 -121.68257)

End: Table Mountain Trail, Whatcom County, Washington, United States (48.84750 -121.69591)

Coordinates: 48.84655 -121.69591 48.86118 -121.68227

Topography: Whatcom County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🩳Quick‑Dry Hiking Shorts - Comfortable and quick‑dry shorts for summer hiking
🗃️Trail First Aid Kit - Essential kit for outdoor injuries and emergencies
🔊Portable Camp Speaker - Music and alerts at camp
🗺️Topographic Maps - Detailed topo maps for hiking, exploring and outdoor navigation
🏫Relief Map Kits - Hands-on tools for teaching landforms and elevation

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