Park Butte
1 week ago
Trail is snow-covered at times
6 this month · 93 reports
Tomyhoi Peak
North Cascades
updated 4 weeks ago
Tomyhoi Peak is offering a challenging but rewarding experience for those seeking alpine adventure. Recent reports from October indicate intermittent snow and ice at higher elevations, though it is generally not difficult to cross, and the lower trail can become muddy. The road to the trailhead is described as rough but passable as of October 12, although one report from September 12 stated it was suitable for all vehicles. The trail itself is in good condition, but the upper sections involve significant Class 3 and potentially Class 4 scrambling with exposure, loose rock, and the need for careful route-finding, making helmets highly recommended as of October 3. Fall colors were noted as being vibrant on October 3.
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The road to the trailhead is described as rough but passable as of October 12. However, one report from September 12 indicated it was suitable for all vehicles. Hikers should be prepared for potentially rough driving conditions leading to the trailhead.
The upper sections involve significant Class 3 and potentially Class 4 scrambling with real exposure and loose rock, requiring careful route-finding. One report from October 3 strongly recommends wearing helmets due to the risk of dislodged rocks.
As of October 12, there is intermittent snow and ice at higher elevations, including some frozen tarns, but it is generally not hard to cross. Another report from September 15 also mentioned intermittent snowfields that were not difficult to cross.
Fall colors were noted as being a significant feature and were popping on October 3, offering a beautiful sight throughout the approach and surrounding areas.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
TomyhoiPeak -Oct12,2026Startedveryearlyinthedarkandhadaclear,coldfalldayoverall.Itwasaround-4°Cinthemorning,withsomefrozentarnsandlightsnow/icehigherup,butconditionsimprovedquicklyoncethesuncameout.No...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful day! Fall colors are popping right now, with a sunny day leaving such a sight everywhere. Approach is solid with inclines then flattens out. The last stretch has two small boot paths in the ...
Older1 month 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 ...
Older1 month 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
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older9 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...
Older13 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 ...
Older14 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...
Older14 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...