Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
As of May 7, 2026, the Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes is largely clear of major blowdowns, though some smaller obstacles require stepping over or ducking under. The Granite Creek Connector Trail remains closed.
Recent reports from May 5-7 indicate wildflowers are blooming. Snow is minimal on the trail itself, with only faint patches reported near the lake and higher elevations. Numerous small stream crossings are manageable on stones. The road has a one-lane section but is passable. Parking can be competitive, with the lot filling by mid-morning on weekends. Expect marshy and boulder-strewn terrain around the lake, becoming less distinct with informal braids. The parking lot is paved, and latrines are open and stocked.
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We were among few others when we gathered at the paved trailhead lot at 8:00 am. After waiting for friends who did not come, we set out in the gray morning chill. The trailside environs were flanked w...
11 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-2 cohort hit the trail at 8:15 under cloudy skies and were rewarded with sun for 35 minutes at the lake. We had it mostly to ourselves until traffic started ...
We arrived at 10:00am and got the last parking spot. The trail is generally in good condition, except for two places with fallen trees that require a bit of effort to bypass.The trail itself is snow f...
Nice quiet trail today; just saw a few other parties. Most all of the downfall has been cleared from the trail (thanks trail crew!); there are just a couple fallen trees to pass over or under. The...
well! that was an adventure!left very late yesterday (5pm) to attempt an overnight at Granite Lakes... was probably delusional thinking this would work given the warm 70s down in the valley. Had forgo...
First, I lost half of my hiking pole. If anyone finds it, please let me know!Someone did a LOT of work to make this train passable - thank you! Many blockages have been cleared. There are a few trees ...
Late start on a beauty of a day. Wanted to check out the trail conditions since it sounds like the scheduled work party got redirected.First two miles are mostly clear - I took out a smaller tree on t...
When we lost the scramble for parking spots at Mt. Si on Easter morning, we decided to try Granite Creek Trail. Only a few cars in the parking lot when we pulled in around 9 am. Trail in great shape f...
Hiked on a beautiful Friday March 27.. Just stopping by to confirm there are many blowdowns between 2 - 3 miles from the parking lot. Lot's of crawling and climbing to get through the mazes. Don't bre...
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 -...
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