Trip

Day Hike - Yellow Aster Butte

A classic fall hiker's favorite in the Mt. Baker area. Spectacular firey fall meadows and sweeping vistas, including Mts. Baker & Shuksan.

Thu, Oct 3, 2024
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 7.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,150 ft
Pace: 2 mph average moving pace

Availability: 10 (10 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

9:00 am at the Tomyhoi Lake/ Yellow Aster Butte Trailhead

I plan to be camping in the area but suggest self-organizing carpools from Seattle region Park & Rides once a group is established.

Leader's notes

The weather next week forecast is improving. But still possible rain. - so we'll monitor conditions as we get closer. Extreme or seriously unpleasant conditions will cancel.

WTA link

All Trails Link

Route/Place

Yellow Aster Butte

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
USGS Mount Larrabee
See full route/place details.