Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
The Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes is currently in good condition. Hikers should expect the trail to be overgrown in sections with lush vegetation, including foxgloves and various berries, as of early August 2026. While most blowdowns have been cleared, some sections may require brushing past plants, recommending long pants and sleeves.
Parking is generally ample, and restrooms are well-maintained. Creek crossings are manageable, with no reports of needing to wet feet. Bugs are present, especially near the lake, so insect repellent is advised. The Granite Creek Connector Trail remains closed but does not impact access to Granite Lakes via the main trail. Wildflowers are abundant, and ripe berries are available in early reports.
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The hike to the lake was fast and uneventful. Large purple and white fox gloves are blooming and there are salmonberries, blueberries, and fireweed on the trail. It's a green tunnel right now, the v...
Got to the trailhead at 7:45am and I was pleasantly surprised that it was mostly empty. The trail was not very busy either which was a bonus! The trail has thick brush on both sides for most of the hi...
Trail mostly in great shape. Little overgrown in spots, but no bushwhacking required. Did pick off an unattached tick when we got home. Pants and long sleeves recommended if not too hot. Steady up the...
Started at 9:00 AM with cloudy skies. The large parking lot was about half full, but I saw very few people on the trail. My guess is that many of the vehicles belonged to campers staying at Thompson L...
While there were a few cars in the lot when I arrived at 8:45 am, there was no one else on the trail, as evidenced by the spiderwebs I ate 🤣. Maybe the cars were campers.The trail is in great shape ov...
At 7:45 am, there were only a few vehicles in the trailhead lot, and the weather was foggy and chill. The lower sections of the trail felt drab in the muted morning light, even with the presence of ma...
Wednesday evening hike to Granite Lake. The connector trail is still closed but this doesn't affect the hike. Berries everywhere. The lake water is surprisingly warm. Gorgeous misty PNW hike.
I hiked the Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes on Thursday, July 2. Note that the Granite Creek Connector Trail is currently closed due to storm damage.Parking:I arrived at the trailhead around 2:45...
Hiked this on a rainy Saturday. Got to the trailhead around 9:00 am and only about 10 other cars in the parking lot. The bathrooms and parking lot are in great condition.The hike itself is a steady, b...
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