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Tomyhoi Peak
North Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Tomyhoi Peak has intermittent snowfields, particularly in the upper sections, which are not difficult to cross as of September 15. The road to the trailhead is rough but passable for most vehicles, with ample parking reported on September 15, though the restroom lacked toilet paper. Despite cloudy and wet conditions on September 15, hikers reached the summit, noting that the trail is generally clear, becoming rocky and narrower in higher elevations. Wildflowers were noted in bloom on July 8, and mountain goats were also seen around the tarns.
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There are intermittent snowfields on the trail, particularly in the upper sections, which are not difficult to cross as of September 15. The last report mentioning snow-free conditions was on July 8.
The road to the trailhead is described as rough but passable as of September 15. Another report from September 12 stated the road was suitable for all vehicles.
The trail becomes rocky and narrower in the upper sections, with some sketchy, wet rock scrambling that requires careful footing as of September 15. Before the final snowfield, hikers may need to cross narrow snowfields to find the correct gully.
Parking was plentiful on September 15, with many vehicles already there by 8 am. The restroom was open but lacked toilet paper on that date.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
SoaringEagle and I climbed Tomyhoi on a cloudy wet day. The original forecast was better, but shifted out in the days leading up. We only had this day open to do it, so we went anyways, and we agreed ...
Recent1 week ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful hike amazing views don't underestimate this hike just when you think you are reaching the top its just thestart of another hill huge reward for those who persevere
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We had a lovely hike with wildflowers blooming, marmots whistling, and the mountains out in full view! We spent the night in a campsite around the tarn. In the morning, we saw a dozen goats, mostly...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Lovely hike up Keep Kool trail past Yellow Aster and up (most of) Tomyhoi. The road to the Keep Kool trailhead is in good shape, as is the trail. There is a bit of brush and minor erosion but otherwis...
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Attempted to reach Keep Cool Butte from the keep cool trail but turned around at 5200ft due to snow becoming reactive from the wet new snow and warming temps.Used both microspikes and snowshoes and wa...
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Finally had a chance to check out this beautiful peak. We started at 4:30 aiming for early summit to avoid crowds which was the best idea judging of how many people we encountered on the way down. No ...
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Busy day on the Tomyhoi summit and in the Yellow aster butte basin.Road/TrailheadI arrived at the trailhead at 6:30 am. There were already quite a few cars parked along the road. Better etiquette than...
Older13 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Used the Keep Kool Trail to hike in to the tarns. Set up camp near Pt 5,665. Next morning, we continued on the trail to the scramble up Tomyhoi Peak. Hiked out the way we had come.Road Conditions.Twin...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Even if I love collecting merit badges, I want to live another day, so Tomyhoi Peak isn't one I felt I should properly summit at the very end. However, the views between the clouds are wonderful and Y...
Older25 months ago
North Cascades
What a beautiful trail. Lots of up and down. The last section between the false and true summit is quite exposed. It is a thin ridge line that is about 30-50ft long. Big drop off on both side. I stopp...