Yellow Aster Butte

Trip

Day Hike - Yellow Aster Butte

Yellow Aster Butte has wide meadows full of flowers, wide views and interesting nooks to explore.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft

meet at mountaineers lodge at 9AM. Those who come from Seattle will need to leave by 6:30 AM to meet the 9:30 beginning time at the trailhead. 

The road in to Yellow Aster Butte can be full of potholes, so a high clearance vehicle is recommended.

Route/Place

Yellow Aster Butte



  • Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX

    Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14

    USGS Mount Larrabee
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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