Artist Point

Artist Point is a viewpoint at the end of the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) near Glacier, Washington, at about 5,100 feet (roughly 1,555 meters); Wikipedia gives 5,210 feet. From here you get a 360-degree view of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker.

The road starts at exit 255 of Interstate 5 and is about 57 miles (roughly 92 kilometers) long. The upper section is passable only seasonally: Scenic Washington says usually late July to early October, but in 2026 WSDOT opened the last 2.7 miles as early as June 10. WSDOT announced maintenance closures on October 5 and 6, 2026 to prepare for the winter closure (as of October 2026; check current road conditions in advance).

Trails start at Artist Point, including Table Mountain at about 3 miles (roughly 4.8 kilometers) round trip with about 560 feet (around 170 meters) of climbing; the first half mile was blasted out of the cliff and can feel exposed. According to The Mountaineers, the lack of nearby city lights makes it a good place for night-sky photos. In winter and early spring, chains and a shovel are required. Check in advance whether a parking pass is needed, as the information conflicts.