Trip
Day Hike - Yellow Aster Butte
Incredible fall colors hike to a peak with stunning views of Baker, Shuksan, and North Cascades.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 19, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,241 ft
- Pace: At least 2 mph
- 3 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:15am McCollum Park & Ride: 620 128th St SE, Everett, WA
Or 8:45am at Yellow Aster/Tomyhoi Trailhead (notify me if you plan on that)
This is the first of a few fall color hikes I intend to lead this year. This hike is known for a lot of berry fields meaning a lot of fall colors! There will be supreme views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan, Larrabee, Tomyhoi Peak, and American Border Peak. Expect a 2-2.5 mph trail pace for the most part, but I do love taking photos so we will allow plenty of time for photos of the great colors and views!
Here are trip reports from September that show the amazing colors: https://bit.ly/2LyMUFL
Yellow Aster Butte
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Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
USGS Mount Larrabee - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Standard hiking gear
Jackets/layers
Boots or hiking shoes
Camera recommended!