Mount Baker · Easton Glacier
Easton Glacier via Railroad Grade
The Route
The lower route shares Park Butte's meadow and creek approach before branching onto Railroad Grade.
- Park Butte TrailheadStart at Schriebers Meadow
- Schriebers & Morovitz MeadowsForest approach and meltwater drainages
- Railroad GradeMoraine crest toward the glacier camps
- Easton GlacierUpper ascent toward Sherman Peak
- Roman WallSteeper section below the summit plateau
- Grant PeakTrue summit beyond the plateau arrival
- Park Butte TrailheadReturn by Easton and Railroad Grade
Schriebers & Morovitz Meadows
From the Park Butte trailhead, the approach crosses Sulfur Creek and Schriebers Meadows, then climbs through timber and meltwater drainages toward Morovitz Meadows. The upper-meadow branch leads toward Baker Pass and the Railroad Grade moraine rather than Park Butte lookout.
Railroad Grade & Camps
Railroad Grade follows the moraine crest. The guide distinguishes camps in trees around 5,500 ft, ridge sites near 5,800 ft, and higher camps north of Baker Pass around 6,000–6,800 ft. These are published camp areas, not current availability or snow-free claims.
Easton Glacier & Roman Wall
The ascent heads north on the Easton toward Sherman Peak before turning west beneath it to the Roman Wall. The upper snow section is steeper than the lower glacier and leads to Baker's broad summit plateau.
Grant Peak & Return
The plateau arrival is not the highest point: Grant Peak lies on its far east-northeast side. The published descent reverses the glacier route and Railroad Grade approach. The guide separates about 2,400 ft of trailhead-to-camp gain from 5,000 ft camp-to-summit.
Published reference figures for the named itinerary. Source dates and access notices are separate from current terrain observations. Reference Set: 2026-10-23.
Weather
Current forecasts open at the providers below. NWS forecasts describe a terrain grid cell, not an exact summit.
Access
Park Butte Trailhead, Washington · Mount Baker Area
Weather Point
The approach grid uses the verified Park Butte trailhead coordinates, not summit weather.
Trailhead Facilities
Park Butte trailhead has vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water. The Forest Service lists day use only, with no overnight camping at the trailhead.
Camps & Stock Parking
Camping in the National Recreation Area is limited to designated camps, with no fires. Passenger cars may not occupy stock-vehicle spaces July 1–October 31.
Source information checked 2026-10-23. Road snapshots are dated separately.
Reports
Easton Glacier Reference & Trip Reports
Published summit itinerary and dated activity reports. Railroad Grade and Park Butte hiking reports can stop below the glacier.
Park Butte Trailhead & Road Access
Official approach-road directions, pass information and facilities.
Forest Alerts
District closures and road notices; distinguish Baker Lake/FR 12 access from the north-side SR 542 corridor.
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