Sat, Aug 22
|Bagley Lakes Trailhead
Chain Lakes Loop
$175 Weave through high alpine terrain beneath Mount Baker, revealing turquoise lakes, sweeping ridgelines, and constant mountain views.
Time & Location:
Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bagley Lakes Trailhead, Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244, USA
About the Hike:
Itinerary:
8:00 AM: Meet at Wake N' Bakery in Glacier. Grab breakfast if needed.
8:30 AM: Begin driving to the trailhead
9:15 AM: Arrive at the trailhead. Gear check.
9:45 AM: Begin hike.
≈1:00 PM: Lunch at Iceberg Lake. Swimming opportunity (optional).
2:00 PM: Begin hiking back to car.
≈6:00 PM: Finish hike and return to car.
The hike to Chain Lakes truly has it all! Wander through alpine meadows, sparkling lakes, lush forests, and beneath the jagged peaks of the North Cascades. Some of the most iconic North Cascades scenery will be on display, and this trail allows you to experience it without having any technical skills.
Bring a bathing suit if you'd like, there will be an opportunity to cool off in one of the lakes!
What's included:
National Forest day pass
Snacks (we will reach out to you for preferences)
Water filter (so you don't need to carry all your water!)
Hiking backpacks (if requested)
Trekking Poles (if requested)
Microspikes (if requested)
What's not included:
Transportation (Carpooling is encouraged!)
Lunch
About the hike:
Distance: about 7 miles
Elevation Gain: around 2,000 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
No hiking experience is necessary. However, this is an active outdoor experience. Participants should be comfortable being on their feet for several hours and hiking multiple miles at a sustained inline.
The hike is rated as "moderate" on AllTrails and "moderate/hard" on Washington Trails Association. We will begin hiking the loop clockwise.
For more trail information, check out the links below:
Washington Trails Association
AllTrails
Tickets
Guided Day Hike
$175.00
+$4.38 ticket service fee
Total
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