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Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Yellow Aster Butte
Length: 10.9km
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
Elevation gain: 769m.
Road: there are quite a lot of potholes leading to the trailhead, but at least it's not a long drive.
Difficulty: Alltrails rates it as hard. While not easy, I'd say this is on the hard-moderate side.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/yellow-aster-butte-trail?u=m
WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/yellow-aster-butte
Comments: a large portion of the trail is uncovered, so bring sunscreen in the summer. In the Winter, you should check for recent trip reports to check the condition of the road and the trail, if microspikes are needed, and if it's overall safe to go.
This was one of my favorite hikes of all time, the views at the top are just absolutely stunning. You'll see Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi, High Divide, the Border Peaks and more.
Right before getting to the steepest portion of the trail, you'll see a few beautiful lakes. There's a campground there, and the summit of Yellow Aster Butte will be to your right.
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