Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542 and boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails.
The road to Artist Point, 2.7 miles long (milepost 54.55 to 57.26) and more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is typically buried under snow and closed October through June.
Status: CLOSED, Clearing is underway
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The final 2.7 miles of SR 542, the road to Artist Point, is still closed.
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Crews have started clearing the highway and are working seven days a week on the process.
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There is still more than 40 feet of snow in many areas along SR 542 and in the Artist Point parking lot.
