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Church Mountain

Glacier Washington Climbs

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Church Mountain - Glacier Washington Climbs

Positioned between Canyon Creek to the north and North Fork Nooksack River to the south, Church Mountain rises from an elevation of 1200 feet at the river to its highest point in less than 2 miles. The abandoned lookout near the top is a popular trail trip, but the summit farther on is an even lovelier viewpoint that encompasses the meandering Fraser River valley and the dazzling glaciers of Mount Baker. Early settlers named the mountain for its spire appearance. Primarily a trail trip, the final scramble to the summit is moderate when the proper course is unveiled, but dicey and forbidding if the party wanders off the route. Hikers who are not familiar with off-trail travel can stop at the lookout site to soak in the views, while the scramblers forge on to the summit and back.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Climbing
Nearby City: Glacier
Length: 9.2 total miles
Elevation Gain: 4,100 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Physically moderate, technically most difficult
Duration: 9 hours
Season: August to September
Trailhead Elevation: 2,300 feet
Top Elevation: 6,315 feet
Local Contacts: Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Baker Ranger Station
Local Maps: USGS Bearpaw Mountain, Glacier; Green Trails Mount Baker 13
Topo Map: Church Mountain Topographic Map
Guide Book: 75 Scrambles in Washington: Classic Routes to the Summits Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Important Message
    Winter weather advisory in effect tonight. Winter storm watch from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

  2. Tonight
    Snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches...except locally near a foot in the convergence zone north of Stevens pass. West wind in the passes 10 to 20 mph.

  3. Saturday
    Snow or rain at times. Snow level 1500 feet. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 30s. West wind in the passes 5 to 15 mph in the morning becoming easterly after noon.

  4. Saturday Night
    Snow or rain. Snow level 2000 to 3000 feet. Heavy snowfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches possible. West wind in the passes 10 mph.

About This Trail Guide

75 Scrambles in Washington: Classic Routes to the Summits
75 Scrambles in Washington: Classic Routes to the Summits

by Peggy Goldman (The Mountaineers Books)

Washington offers a variety of outstanding destinations for a broad range of mountaineering activiti…

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