Maple Falls, Washington

Population: 277
Located in Whatcom County

Maple Falls, Washington

A hamlet of several hundred people, Maple Falls lies amid trees along the Nooksack River and State Route 542, approximately halfway between Bellingham and Mt. Baker. The community has its own post office and a number of businesses.

Hikers, skiers and snowboarders are only about 30 miles from Mt. Baker. For the avid skier, the Mt. Baker Ski Resort offers skiers and snowboarders some of the finest terrain and the best snow conditions in the West. Also, the Mt. Baker Ski Resort typically offers the longest ski season in Washington.

The 411-acre Silver Lake Park is even closer, offering overnight camping and a lake annually stocked with trout.

Maple Falls also is just eight miles away from Glacier and the entrance to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The 24-mile section of Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) from Glacier to Artist Point on Mt. Baker was designated a National Forest Scenic Byway in 1989.

The Glacier Public Service Center is open from approximately Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. The center at Glacier is jointly operated by the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service. It offers maps, daily and seasonal hiking passes, and current information about trail conditions. For information, call the Glacier Public Service Center at (360) 599-2714 or Mt. Baker Ranger District year-round (360) 856-5700

Residents enjoy the quiet way of life here, but can find plenty of stores, healthcare specialists and professional services just 27 miles away in Bellingham. Children are served by the Mount Baker School District.

Bellingham is served by Amtrak and multiple airlines, including Delta Airlines, Horizon Air and Allegiant Air.

Bellingham’s educational institutions include Western Washington University, which has approximately 13,000 full- and part-time students. For healthcare needs, residents can choose from a number of local family-care providers and utilize the resources of Bellingham’s St. Joseph Hospital, a leader in the care of heart, cancer and senior patients.

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