Washington · Cross-country skiing

National Forest Development Road 1230

3.7 mi
round trip
3,081 ft
climb
3,912 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is National Forest Development Road 1230 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name National Forest Development Road 1230, 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.

National Forest Development Road 1230 is a cross-country ski route in the Mt. Baker Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington. The Forest Service manages the land, and the road lies within the ranger district's boundaries. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.5 miles, with a high point at 3,912 feet and a low at 2,908 feet. It begins at an elevation of 3,893 feet and climbs steadily to the top before descending. The total gain and loss for the round trip are each about 3,081 feet, and the steepest stretch, a 31% grade, comes within the first half mile. The climb is rated easy, and the road is a natural pairing with other outings in the area. Dock Butte is about 0.1 mile away, and the Blue Lake Trail is about 0.6 mile off. Paddlers can head to Rocky Creek, about 1.6 miles away, and Horseshoe Cove Campground is about 5.1 miles from the road.

Local outfitters

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