Dock Butte

Dock Butte is an easy hike offering truly spectacular 360 degree views of the Mt. Baker region. In summer this summit can be done as an easy walk up. It is especially good during the late summer for hikers and introducing someone into hiking. From the parking lot the trail goes through forest with an option to go left down to Blue Lake. Stay right as you gain elevation in open alpine for 3.7 miles roundtrip and 1,400' of elevation gain to the summit. Dock Butte used to have a Fire Lookout years ago and the flat summit now has space for 1 or 2 tents. This would be 1st come, 1st serve on a summit bivy space.

Permit

A Northwest Forest Pass is required

Getting To The Blue Lake Trailhead

• Take exit 230 off I-5 head East the you'll have to turn left and then right again (well marked) to stay on Hwy 20
• Follow State Route 20 EAST to milepost 82
• Turn LEFT (north) on Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road #11)
• Continue on the Baker Lake Hwy for 12 miles
• Turn LEFT on F.S. Road #12 stay left at forks
• After 7 miles turn LEFT on Road #1230
• After 4 miles the trailhead and parking area are located in at the end of the road