Location Address
P3GX+G8
Acme
Washington
The Ridley Creek Trailhead provides access to the Ridley Creek Trail 696 which serves as a feeder or access trail to the Pacific Northwest Trail near Mazama Park and Park Butte.
DIRECTIONS
The Ridley Creek Trailhead can be reached by following NF-38 east off of Mosquito Lake Road for 13 miles, which departs from Highway 9 just north of Acme, Washington. The trailhead is located at the end of the road.
FACILITIES
The trailhead has several parking spaces.
Ridley Creek Trail is open to stock Aug. 1-Oct. 31. Trail is open to llamas year-round.
Wilderness regulations apply in Mt Baker Wilderness.
Within Mt. Baker National Recreation Area camping is permitted in designated sites only and campfires are prohibited.
ACTIVITIES
Hiking and Backpacking
PASSES
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Ridley Creek Trailhead.
RESTRICTIONS
Forest Service Road 38 is closed and gated Dec. 1- June 15 at Wallace Creek, 2.8 miles before the trailhead to protect elk breeding habitat.
RESOURCES
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Ridley Creek Trailhead Information
- Road and Trail Conditions
- Explore the Area
