Horse Riding and Camping
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has miles of trails available for horses and pack animals. Some of the trails allow for camping and some have specific camping facilities developed. The national forest requires livestock use certified weed-seed-free feed.
Many trails on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. If you are hiking on a trail and encounter a horse and rider, do you know what to do? Everett Lewis, a member of the Backcountry Horseman of Washington developed a video to provide recommendations on safely sharing the trail.
Trail etiquette for multiple use trails calls for horses to have the right-of-way. Hikers should yield to horses. Bicyclists should yield to horses and hikers. Horse riders are responsible for the control of their horse at all times.
Many trails are open to multiple non-motorized uses, meaning the trails are shared by hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. Information on allowed trail uses is available on trailhead signs and the National Geographic-Trails Illustrated map for the area, or by contacting the nearest Ranger District office.
Riders are responsible for:
- Ensuring that their horse has been tested for Equine Infectious Anemia.
- Carrying current written proof of a negative Coggins Test result.
- Providing proof of negative Coggins Test upon request.
Search for Horse Riding and Camping Opportunities
Annette Lake Trailhead
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
Baker Lake Trailhead
Bald Eagle Trailhead
Clearwater Wilderness
Corral Pass Trailhead
Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead
Excelsior Pass Trailhead
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
Goat Mountain Trailhead