Granite Mountain Trail #1016

Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, Lookout

Distance: 3.1 miles on Trail #1016 and 1.2 miles on Trail #1007

Beginning Elevation : 1800 feet

Ending Elevation: 5629 feet

Difficulty level: Most Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #207

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

The trail rises steeply to the summit of the mountain for almost its entire length. In places it can be badly rutted out by water erosion. The trail climbs up the mountain's south face, making water sources scarce, if not obsolete, by mid-summer. However, this slope is covered with huckleberries and wildflowers in the mid to late summer making the hike well worth the effort. After three miles the trail crosses over the ridge onto its north side.

Early in the season, this trail is usually snow covered and hikers often scramble along the ridge through the boulder field. If continuing on the trail, please use extreme care to stay on the main trail and prevent any further damage in this fragile alpine ecosystem. At the end of this trail is one of the last operational lookout towers in the forest, as well as sweeping panoramic views on clear days.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #47. Turn north from the off-ramp and turn left at the "T" in the road. Continue straight ahead and park in the Pratt Lake trail parking area.

Hike the Pratt Lake Trail #1007 for one mile, where the junction for Granite Mountain turns sharply to the right and up the hill.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

North Bend Office42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (425) 888-1421

Snoqualmie PassVisitor Center Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendFriday - Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm (425) 434-6111

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors. Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.