WaterBugg

Heliotrope Ridge

Home

Stories & Articles

Photos & Art

Small Businesses

Links

Heliotrope Ridge Trail Oct 12th 2006

This is one of 2 creeks I had to ford, Kulshan and Heliotrope Creek.

This Glacier appears to lie between Coleman and Roosevelt Glacier. I am not sure which glacier it is a part of.

Grey Jay, AKA Camp Robber

The Grey Jay caught me taking his photo. He would rather have a hand out.

The View seen from Heliotrope Ridge.

Shadow my Hiking Buddy.

Grey Jay, AKA Camp Robber

To get to the Heliotrope Ridge Trail, take Mt Baker Highway (SR 542) east just pass the town of Glacier, Turn right on Glacier Creek Rd, (Forest Road 39). Trail head is 8 miles from Mt Baker Highway (SR 542).

For more information about Heliotrope Trail.

Hike / Snowshoe to Heliotrope Ridge trip report.

Things to think about before hiking:
When Hiking I always carry a backpack with: Food, water, first aid kit, sun block, small fire starter, bivey shelter, space blanket, compass and map, knife, extra clothes and of course a camera. Also, you will need a forest pass. You can get on at REI or the ranger station. There is a ranger station in Glacier on the right just before Forest Road 39.

Even on day hikes, I don't wear anything with cotten. I try and wear clothes made from fast dry materials. I try and layer my clothing according to the weather and my efforts.

I have the hiking guides by Harvey Manning and dan Nelson. They are very good hiking guides, but I recently discovered, through a good friend, these hiking guide books by Craig Romano. Craig does a great job organizing details of each hike into specifics for what you maybe looking for in a hike. Please take time to review all of them, to see what works for you.

Added Finally Added Dec 6th 2009