White Salmon Road Area

Trail Map for White Salmon Road and Ridge Road

The White Salmon Road cross country area is located at 3400 feet, to the south of and below the Mt. Baker Ski Area lower lodge. It has some great views of Mt Shuksan, Ruth, Sefrit, and Goat Mountains, and generally has snow both earlier and later than the Salmon Ridge area which is at the 2,000 level. The White Salmon area is regularly machine groomed and is a mix of easy and intermediate terrain. The entrance to the White Salmon Road is just past mile post 51, located on a sharp hairpin turn which can be very dangerous. To access, it is highly recommended to drive an additional ¼ mile to turn around at the Mt. Baker Ski Area entrance and then come back. Parking is limited to 2 cars.

Ridge Road is located at the far left corner of the parking lot at the lower Mt. Baker Ski Lodge. To access it, you must walk down the steep embankment. The 1 mile long ungroomed road has an unmarked connector trail that goes down to White Salmon Rd. Ridge Road is Easiest, but the connector should be considered Most Difficult or even Expert. Do not attempt this steep, rugged connection unless you are well skilled and know the route. Parking is reserved for downhill skiers, so you’ll need to catch a ride.