View from appoximately 3/4 of the way up Railroad Grade moraine looking towards Easton Glacier with Rocky Creek gorge to the right.

If you are looking for a trail with astonishing raw beauty, this is a trail for you.  The beauty of Mt. Baker towering above lush meadows will pull you onward and upward.  When you reach the moraine and look down at the chaos of Easton Glacier's gorge and Rocky creek, you will think you have arrived on a much younger planet.

You are likely to encounter other hikers as you travel along the moraine since this is a popular trail.  The crowd is just a small price to pay for such an awsome trip. 

You will pass by many snow fields on your way to Easton Glacier.  Just don't be lured by the yawning chasms, even if you see others venturing onto the ice.  Unless you know what you are doing, of course.

After Railroad Grade peters out, you can continue winding your way up through the rock and rubble.  Fit competent hikers can navigate beside Easton Glacier all the way to High Camp near 6200 feet.  Beyond that, ice axes and crampons are required equipment.  Mt. Baker summit seems within easy reach from High Camp but will take climbers another 5 hours to reach it.

Territorial views are breath taking in all directions from High Camp.  You will see the Cascades to the south and east, the San Juan Islands to the west and of course, Easton Glacier and Mt. Baker to the north.

Camp sites are available but come early.  The popular sites will fill up fast on busy weekends.  You'll have to grind it out with a full pack but it is well worth the effort. 

This picture was taken approximately 1/2 way up the moraine looking towards the southeast.