Wta Granite Mountain

The granite mountain lookout can accommodate a relatively small number of people.

Wta granite mountain.

Look for the well signed large parking lot on the left north side of the road. All that traffic does a number on the trail but fortunately wta work parties have worked hard here ensuring that all trail users can easily follow the picturesque path to pratt lake. 16 trip reports for this trail below a summit scramble near hannegan pass in the north cascades. Granite mountain mount baker hike info.

During the summer and especially on weekends granite mountain can have as many as 100 hikers at its summit so please be courteous to fellow hikers and limit your time spent exploring the lookout if there is a ranger at the summit who has opened it. West granite mountain hike info. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from june until october. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on.

Granite mountain winter hike info. Granite mountain hotshots memorial state park was dedicated in 2016 as a place to remember the 19 granite mountain hotshot firefighters who were lost on june 30 2013 while fighting the yarnell hill fire. Outhouses are available at the trailhead and a northwest forest pass is required. Take the mountain loop highway east out of granite falls.

Granite mountain mount baker. West granite mountain. 67 trip reports for this trail below a climb near granite mountain on the i 90 corridor. Route finding experience required.

In winter high avalanche danger exists on this route. Washington trails association 705 2nd ave suite 300 seattle wa 98104 206 625 1367. 211 trip reports for this trail below the granite mountain trail is one of washington s most popular. In summer it s a thigh burning trek up a steep switchbacked trail to excellent views of the snoqualmie valley but in winter the route crosses an avalanche chute and is extremely dangerous when snow is.

From the verlot public service center continue along the mountain loop highway for little more than 16 miles. The first mile may be crowded but after passing a junction with the popular granite mountain trail the crowds disperse or at least spread out. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Have gear and expertise navigating in snowy conditions before you go.

Get trail news subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events news gear reviews and more. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round.