About Fire and Ice Trailhead
Provides access to: Fire and Ice Trail 684.2
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Fire and Ice Trailhead
Maple Falls, Washington · Whatcom County · Facility
Provides access to: Fire and Ice Trail 684.2
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48.85416, -121.68595
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Weather at Fire and Ice Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
53°/47°
💧 7%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:54 PM
Sun
Heavy Drizzle
48°/46°
💧 29%🌬 19mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:53 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
64°/44°
💧 10%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:52 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
59°/45°
💧 43%🌬 5mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
60°/45°
💧 7%🌬 4mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Glacier Public Service Center travel 22.3 miles east on the Mt. Baker Highway SR 542. Turn right at the Austin Pass Picnic Area sign located on the northwest side of the highway near milepost 55 and park at the bottom of the hill near the Heather Meadows Visitor Center. The trail can be found near the bathroom or on the southwest side of the parking lot by the stone wall.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Fire and Ice Trailhead
Heading to Fire and Ice Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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