Horseshoe Bend Trail
A 1.9 mile trail (3.8 miles round trip) that meanders along the banks of the mighty Nooksack River through a forest of giant moss-covered cedars, hemlocks, and firs.
getting there
Drive east on the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) for 34 miles to the town of Glacier. Continue for another 1.8 miles to the trailhead, immediately after crossing the North Fork of the Nooksack River. The trailhead will be on the right, across from the Douglas Fir campground.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Trail Running
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Easy, Easy
- Length: 3.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 220 ft
- 1,200 ft
- Land Manager: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
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