Yellow Aster Butte
A strenuous, 7.5 mile round trip day hike with 2,550 feet of elevation gain. The trail cuts up steeply, passing through a beautiful wild berry basin halfway up, and onto a prominent butte with panoramic views. Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, Goat Mountain, and the views of the Picket Range are the highlights of this scenic hike.
GETTING THERE
From I-5, Take Exit 255 for SR-542, the Mount Baker Highway. Drive East on SR-542 approximately 12 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 3065, marked as Twin Lakes Road. The parking area is 4.5 miles up the road after the turn.
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking
- Seasons: July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast.
- Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Length: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft
- 6,150 ft
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Land Manager:
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker Wilderness, Mount Baker Ranger District (MBSNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
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