Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
As of March 22, 2026, the Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes is experiencing high water levels and numerous stream crossings, many of which are difficult to navigate dry. Significant blowdowns begin about 1.5 miles in, requiring scrambling over or under. Snow, reaching knee to waist-deep, starts shortly after the blowdowns and continues to the lakes, with the final approach being trail-less and prone to postholing.
Earlier reports from February and early March indicated packed snow and ice, with microspikes and poles recommended. Some sections were muddy. Road and parking conditions have generally been good.
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Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Minor obstacles posing few problems
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Snow
Intermittent snow - not hard to cross
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
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Bugs
No bugs
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Sources
Arrived around 9:45am on Sunday and parking lot was about half full. We went to Granite Lakes and back, about 5hr moving time. My watch said 9.1mi and 2430 ft.Some notable obstacles:Stream crossings -...
It normally takes us about 2 1/2 hours to reach Granite Lake from the trailhead. Trail to bridge crossing Granite River is pretty much snow free with a few blowdowns that were easy to step around. How...
Really great hike to Granite Lakes today! The first part is through some lovely mossy forest with nice switchbacks. There are maybe 5 or 6 wooden benches to sit on too! The portion of the trail windin...
I got a good reminder today of how changeable the weather can be down the Middle Fork. At the trailhead it was sunny with blue skies. At the lake it was full on snowing. The area around Granite Lakes ...
Recommended gear: waterproof shoes (boots), trekking poles, microspikes.There are wet muddy portions in the lower sections and full packed snow coverage in the upper section. Some creek crossings with...
Having done Snoqualmie Lake, Mailbox, Stegosaurus Butte in a rainstorm, and Rainy Lake on consecutive weekends, this was the EASY right-sized hike in the snow that we'd hoping for. 2.5 hours to the la...
This trail is for you if you like moderate elevation gain, lots to see along the way (valley views and stretches near the creek) and, right now, a winter wonderland at the top.Trail: in great conditio...
Always a favorite hike. Great views out on the way up to the snow covered mountains, on some of the many benches. Today turned around at the bridge about 2 miles in. Some mud and slipper spots but not...
🌲✨PNW magic! ✨🌲 couldn’t ask for a more beautiful cozy day hike. 🥰 I was planning on trying mailbox, but wanted to wait for a day with more visibility and less moisture for rock scrambling, so opted f...
There were 7 cars in the large lot at 10:30 on a sunny Tuesday and I only saw a few people all day. The toilet was cleanish and well stocked. Middle Fork Road is in great condition.The trail is in goo...
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