SR 542 The road to Artist Point - Opens July 18, 2008

On July 18, WSDOT reopens the road to Artist Point in northwestern Washington, USA.

Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Scenic Byway, State Route 542. It boasts spectacular 360 degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails.

The road to Artist Point, 2.5 miles long and more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is typically buried under snow and closed October through June.

Artist Point - www.wsdot.wa.gov/northwest/baker/artistp oint/

Visitors to Artist Point should note that the last open restroom facilities are at the Heather Meadows visitors’ center. The restrooms in the upper parking lot are still covered with snow.

Trails at the upper viewpoint are also buried under at least 15 feet of snow. Hikers can check trail conditions at Artist Point by visiting the U.S. Forest Service Web page at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/conditions/road-tra il-conditions.sht...

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