2016-08-17 Chain Lakes Loop Trail at Mount Baker

Definitely one of our finest day hike loop trails in Wa State! Along with 6 lakes and lots of wildflowers, the views continually change with panoramic scenes in every direction as you complete the circuit. Usually you'd need to backpack several days to find this much variety!

[@j.parkerphotography4287]

I don't have anything else to say except that your videos are just the best. I can't get enough of the pure joy you experience in these wonderful places, it really exemplifies the thrill of being out in nature that a lot of us experience.

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Wow, thank you!

[@KARVITK]

I especially like your identification of the various wild flowers, thank you.

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks Karvitk !

[@kanilees]

I appreciate that also. :)

[@helenthefammember9275]

That was awesome, I live on Vancouver Island BC. and Mr Baker looks so majestic on a clear blue sky day. With the clouds, it can't be seen.

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks Helen!

[@KARVITK]

A great fine video of this trail. I swam in Iceberg Lake 2 years ago. I have done a lot of hiking and snowshoeing in the Mt. Baker area the last 3 years; absolutely a beautiful place.

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks Karvitk!

[@robertmarsh8261]

Is there camping permitted at Iceburg Lake? Great video!

[@MrJKD360]

I spent my birthday that day taking my 6 year old daughter out there for an overnight on Arbuthnot Lake, just past Hayes Lake. We hiked the loop counter clockwise and enjoyed so many beautiful views. Thanks for sharing your video!

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

thanks Joshua!

[@kimmartin7188]

Three of us hiked this trail last week going the opposite direction from your trip and I must agree that the trail is stunningly beautiful. Great video!

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

thanks for watching it Kim!

[@mattewooten]

Awesome looking hike. Thanks for sharing all the wildflower names. I've never seen Elephants Head. They are cool!

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Matthew thanks for watching it!

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Awesome video!! Hoping to do this hike this summer.

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks JG!

[@toadlaker2121]

Great hike and video Joe and I am inspired to get up there too!! Charlotte

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thank you Charlotte!

[@HungNguyen-mv2yh]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to visit Washington next week

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thank you!

[@rosepetersen7933]

Thanks for the video! We love baker

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks Rose!

[@krishnanaradasu]

what zoom equipment have you used? can you please post here. thanks

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

That was using a Canon Rebel - I now use a smaller Panasonic camera

[@bigfootswatching9986]

VERY NICE OUT THERE, I LOVE TO HIKE AS WELL. SIR, PLEASE TRAVEL WITH OTHERS AND BRING PROTECTION OF SOME SORT FROM THE UNKNOWN ELEMENTS THAT TAKES PLACE IN THE WOODS. YOU REALLY GOTTA LISTEN TO MISSING 411. STAY SAFE AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE OTHER VIDEO'S FROM YOU!

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

No worries there!

[@jdubadubadub]

is this trail hike-able in mid-June?

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

No easy answer because snow levels vary so much in recent years. Call the ranger office early June to check.

[@themacz1671]

💪💪💪sweet hike

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Thanks for watching it!

[@Ronaldoisboss]

Damn! I just went (July) and it was cloudy and rainy, and there were some views, but after about 30 mins too much fog rolled in. I'm sure this video doesn't do this place justice. I was a little disappointed. :(

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

I hope by now you’ve hiked it on a sunny day!

[@249Jackson]

Have you tried fly fishing any of those lakes? When do you think the freeze is off of them?

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Sorry, not a fisherman myself. Thanks for watching it!

[@kellybryant6207]

How long did it take you?

[@HikingInMemoryOfHeidi]

Kelly I’m afraid I don’t remember now exactly.