Granite Mountain
Snoqualmie Region
As of August 2, 2026, Granite Mountain is largely snow-free. Trails are generally in good condition, though some reports mention them being rocky and overgrown in the first mile (July 18). Wildflowers are abundant, with reports detailing various species blooming through late July and early August. Water is scarce above the Pratt Lake junction; carrying at least two quarts is advised (July 18). Parking can be challenging, with lots filling by mid-morning on weekends; arriving early is recommended. Some reports note the presence of mosquitoes and biting flies, particularly in the afternoon and at higher elevations, though others experienced no bugs (July 18, July 17, July 10, July 8, July 6). A smoldering tree fire was reported off-trail to the northeast on July 26; hikers should be aware of potential wildfire activity.
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I had a rainy day, but still nature and incredible views, I saw many berris, flowers of many colors, it took me about 5 hours
There is one last opportunity for filterable water a few hundred feet above the junction with the Pratt Lake trail. We were moving quickly enough that even thought it was still before dawn we were alr...
Beautiful hike on a sunny day with incredible views atop. Loved the change in scenery after the 2 mile mark. Bugs kept following me in the last mile and that was annoying. Downhill was brutal. Overall...
Warning of wildfire. From the lookout we could see some smoke nearby to the N.E. on my way down I investigated to see if it was a left behind campfire. No. It is a tree that looks to have been hit by ...
A great hike on a great day. The view was amazing almost the whole way (not just at the summit) as the direction away from the mountain was clear of trees. Mount Rainier was visible almost the whole t...
Hiking up later in the day on this one gave me some different experiences:There were cars parked from the lot all the way to the freeway exit, but pulling in at 1pm there were several open spots right...
I arrived at the trailhead around 9am to a full parking lot and folks already parking down the street. I snagged the last parking spot in the lot. The outhouse had only three squares of TP left when I...
This was an awesome hike! The weather showed partly cloudy skies in the morning, so I waited until 11:15 to start hiking so Iād have a clear view at the top once the clouds passed. When I got to the t...
I entered the trailhead parking lot a bit after 7:00 am to find only four vehicles. The morning was damp, chill, and foggy, but I expected it to burn off. Yet, it did not matter as today was another t...
Second time on Granite Mountain, returning a year later - and quite a difference with last July when lingering snow still persisted on the 4th. This time, the trail was dry and snow-free throughout. B...
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