Tomyhoi Peak via Yellow Ester Butte Trail

Planning to do Tomyhoi peak which is extension of Yellow Ester Butte trail. This is best time to do it and probably one of the best trails for fall season. We will see some nice ripe wild blueberries and fall colors. It's almost winter in the mountains, bring your warm layers and rain jackets.

If you plan to drive, do check the road condition. Last part of this road is FSR and wasn't in a great shape with people parking on one side.

This trail to Tomyhoi Peak is a challenging but rewarding hike, with stunning views from the top. Along the way, you'll come to a fork in the road that leads to Yellow Aster Butte, so consult your map carefully. After the fork, you'll come to several small lakes, around which there are campsites. At the top, you'll be rewarded with phenomenal views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, and Mt. Rainier. The road to the Tomyhoi/Yellow Aster Butte Trailhead is a gravel road.

Hike Rating : Difficult
Length : 14 Miles
Elevation Gain : 4800 feet
Pace: Moderate with microbreaks
Highest Elevation : 7300 ft.
Est. Driving Time from Seattle: 3 Hours one way
TH Location: 48.94345,-121.66261

Detailed hike description:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/tomyhoi-peak--2
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/tomyhoi-peak

Meeting time: 6:00 am Greenlake P&R (9 am at TH)

Whatsapp Group (join for carpool discussions and updates):
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FOk5HlGr8o0680mXAVQaVr

Carpool Arrangements: Use comments or WhatsApp group to discuss. We will all meet at P&R

Carpool Fees: $35

Safety: While we will look out for each other on the hike please remember that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety so come prepared.

Level of fitness: Please ensure that you are fit enough to join this event and keep up with the group.

Bring the following 10 essentials:
Hiking Boots
Poles (optional)
Headlamp and spare batteries
Water-proof/ wind-resistant Jacket
Layered Clothing
Water
Food
Sunscreen and bug spray
First aid supplies

Parking Permit
NW Forest pass or America the beautiful!

Carpooling
Please carpool to events whenever possible. The high cost of gas and maintaining a vehicle make this a very sensible option for vehicle owners and allows those without a car to get to the events. Please state in your RSVP whether you can offer a ride or need a ride, and where you will be coming from. To promote healthy carpooling culture, NO FREE RIDES PLEASE!
Suggested carpool fees $5/person/hour of driving (for 4+ occupancy), $7/person/hour of driving (for less than 4 occupants). $15 minimum for the trip! Pay additional for difficult/risky/offroad drives as drivers bear the cost of any damage.

Disclaimer
When you RSVP and attend this hike you are accepting that you are fully aware that you are responsible for your own safety. Always be aware of your own physical abilities and go on this hike prepared.