Rattlesnake Ledge
5 days ago
Fall colors are fading, lake is low
8 this month · 234 reports
Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 days ago
The trail to Granite Lakes is in good condition, with no significant snow reported as of November 8. The road is suitable for all vehicles, with minor debris noted after a recent windstorm. Stream crossings are generally easy, with low water levels making them manageable. Some reports mention areas of brushiness and slickness due to wet leaves, particularly after rain, October 2, and September 10. The bathrooms at the trailhead are closed for the season. Parking availability has varied, with some reports noting few cars November 2 and others mentioning moderate numbers on weekend mornings. Fall colors are still visible, particularly around the lake, September 10. <br>
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The road to the Granite Creek Trailhead is reported to be suitable for all vehicles as of November 8. Minor debris from a windstorm was noted on November 8, but it did not impede travel for any size car. The road is paved all the way to the trailhead.
No snow is reported on the trail as of November 8. The trail has been snow-free in all recent reports, with the last mention of lingering snow being from late October at higher elevations for a different destination.
The restrooms at the Granite Creek Trailhead are closed for the season. This was noted as of November 7, and is consistent with earlier reports from October 1.
Stream crossings are generally reported as easy with low water levels, making them manageable as of November 7 and October 29. While most are walkable, some may require rock hopping, and a few may have slippery rocks. Waterproof shoes are recommended due to potential wetness from crossing shallow water.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh2 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
After the windstorm last night, we decided to head up to Granite Lakes for the first time. Middle Fork road had some cleared debris on the side of the road, but no issues for any size car. We reache...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Our group from the Mountaineers hiked to the Granite Lakes today.The trail is in good condition, stream crossings are easy; water isn't running high.We absolutely crushed the hike, 8.9 miles/2500 feet...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Fantastic hike to Granite Lakes with 10 other Mountaineers.The trail was in great shape and is smooth and not very rocky. There were no hazards and all of the streams were easily crossed.The weather w...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I had thought to get out in a little snow today, specifically Red Pass, but we opted for a lower elevation hike in the forest which is pleasant and offers lots of mosses and possible mushrooms to exam...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Our group of eleven Mountaineers left the Granite Creek Trailhead parking lot at about 8:15. Even though it was above freezing at the trailhead, with snow and freezing temperatures in the area, we opt...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Missing Dakine Black Gortex Glove on October 29th. Might of left on the rocks by Granite Lake.
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
My goal was to get to Thompson Lake. I wasn't sure how much snow there would be, but decided to give it a go anyway. I started seeing snow at about 3200 feet. And by 3500 feet the snow was steady. ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I've been on a Middle Fork hike binge this month. Today I got up to Thompson Lake using the Granite Creek Trailhead.The Granite Creek part of the trail was in great shape. There's one newish blowdown ...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Arrived later than I wanted to at the TH. Just one other car in the lot and somebody just hanging out there. Another car showed up shortly after me and I was surprised only 2 of us going to be on trai...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Nice. steady day hike! The road getting there was paved the whole way, so any vehicle should be able to get to the trailhead with no problems. The parking lot had plenty of spots available when we wen...