Big Four Ice Caves Trail #723

Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Home Definitions How Much Sites Boardman Lake Mountain Loop Hwy Back to Everett Area Page	There is no old growth here but we could not leave this hike out if you are in the area. The trail begins on elevated boardwalks cross a low, marshy area created by beavers. The trail continues through woods, crossing over the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River on a footbridge. This 1.0 mile hike is an easy hike only increasing in elevation 200 feet over its length. When you come out of the forest the trail traverses 6,153 foot high Big Four Mountain with its ice caves will come into view. The caves usually come into view from August thru October. The caves are actually melt outlets at the base of a permanent snowfield. Warning: Due to the nature of these caves and snow fields they are very dangerous to approach and could collapse at any time. This area is great to view from afar but stay away. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
	Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest Big Four Ice Caves Trail #723 http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/drd/drd_0723.htm
	Directions: The trailhead is located in the Big Four Picnic Area at mile 62.3 on our Mountain Loop Highway page. It is 14.5 mi. east of the Verlot Public Service Center. Recreationists are reminded that a Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Hikers can buy a $30 annual pass or a $5 day pass at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Ranger Stations. Passes are also available at local vendors or can be ordered by calling (toll free) 1-800-270-7504 or ordered on-line through Nature of the Northwest.

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