Washington · Rock climbing · Deming

Baker Crags

Baker Crags in Washington has 2 mixed and sport climbing routes.

2 routes
5.8 – 5.11a
Sport · Mixed

Is Baker Crags open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Baker Crags, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Baker Crags

Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    38° / 29°

    21 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 29°

    18 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    48° / 32°

    20 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    56° / 36°

    17 wet

  5. May

    64° / 42°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    67° / 47°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 51°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    75° / 51°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 47°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 41°

    17 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 34°

    21 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    37° / 30°

    21 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Upper Baker Dam, WA, 17.5 mi away at 690 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

Baker Crags is a climbing area in the Mt. Baker Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other outdoor destinations, including Silver Fir Campground less than a mile away and the North Fork Nooksack River about 1.5 miles off. The climbing here is a small but varied selection. Two routes are listed: Excavation, AKA The Crack, a mixed climb rated 5.8, and Last Chance for Gas, AKA Tricky Start, a sport route at 5.11a. The grades span from moderate to challenging, so climbers can choose between a straightforward mixed climb and a more technical sport option. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Upper Baker Dam show July and August highs around 74 to 75°F with only seven or eight wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and frequent snow days. Nearby, the River Trail and Mom's cross-country ski routes are within a mile, and the Cobblestone Wall climbing area is about 2 miles away.

Routes (2)