Granite mountain trail is a 7 8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near north bend washington that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
West granite wta.
As an objective it is just as worthy as granite mountain itself being only some sixty three feet lower than its better known neighbor.
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The final stretch to the top of west granite was so easy and gentle that it felt like a victory lap.
West granite mountain also known as tusk o granite is the high point on the ridge to the northwest of granite mountain in washington s alpine lakes wilderness.
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This year it s snow free including the infamous avalanche chute below the main summit.
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.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on.
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The granite mountain lookout can accommodate a relatively small number of people.
The granite mountain trail is one of washington s most popular.
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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 present.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from june until october.
It took me lots of knee deep postholes and even glissades to get back to pratt lake trail.
West granite mountain last year there was a whole bunch of snow and i failed because i was simply not able to climb up the west ridge with the combination of my snowshoes and boots.
Washington trails association 705 2nd ave suite 300 seattle wa 98104 206 625 1367.