Granite Mountain
Intermittent snow past 5000 feet
11 this month · 162 reports
Snoqualmie Region
Today, November 05, the trail at Kendall Katwalk is reported to be in good condition with intermittent snow that is not difficult to cross. Microspikes and gaiters are recommended, as the snow can be icy and hard. The road remains suitable for all vehicles, and the parking lot and restrooms are snow-free. Earlier reports from November 01 noted about 10 inches of snow near the Katwalk, with a well-established boot path. Before that, in late October (October 24 to October 18), the trail was reported to be snow-free with minor muddy patches and some frost in shady areas. Fall colors were also a highlight in late October.
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As of November 05, there is intermittent snow that is not hard to cross. Reports from November 04 also mention icy snow for much of the trail, suggesting microspikes and gaiters are useful. By November 01, there was about 10 inches of snow near the Katwalk, but a well-established boot path was present.
The road to the trailhead has been reported as suitable for all vehicles consistently across multiple recent reports, including as of November 05, November 04, and November 01.
As of November 01, there is one downed tree that has been there for years, which is easy to walk under. Earlier reports from October 08 and September 30 mention rocky sections or a jagged boulder requiring careful footing, but these were not considered major problems.
Parking has been variable but generally adequate. On November 04, the parking lot was snow-free and restrooms were open. On October 24, the lot was nearly full by mid-morning, suggesting early arrival is beneficial. On October 05, there were only 9 cars at 8 am, indicating plenty of spots later in the day.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
LOST: a pair of black OR Cascadia gaiters. I might have the name wrong. If you find them, please do leave a comment. I would love to get them back, even if they do have a handful of holes that comprom...
Hiked to the Katwalk today. Lovely day. There was icy snow for a lot of the trail. Micro spikes and gators were good to have. The snow is just a few inches, but a lot of it was frozen hard and did not...
Finally! A cat at Kendall Katwalk.A newly relocated young couple from the East coast brought their 4 months old cat up to the Kendall Katwalk today. And it fit into the landscape like a snow leopard!...
We started just after 9, at which point the parking lot was nearly full. I think we got one the last two spots, although there could have been more if people didn't park so far apart from each other. ...
Finally checking this one off my list.Beautiful day--cold & clear--plenty of parking available.Some frost in shady areas. You can feel the dramatic temperature changes between the sunny areas and wher...
Found a heavy head glove and left it at th
We left the trailhead shortly before 8am, at which time the parking lot was about half full. We went a little ways beyond the Katwalk before turning back; the hike took us about six hours and 45 minut...
I couldn't have asked for a better day to day hike up to Kendall Katwalk, and beyond. Although, the morning started off very chilly in the parking lot, (nearly full at 0800hrs) and for most of the hik...
The Katwalk portion up to Kendall Peak is pretty straightforward with steady gain, rocky in some parts but not oppressively so. Wooded for most of it with limited views until around the 4.5 mile mark ...
Fantastic hike, views, weather, and vibrant fall colors on the Kendall Katwalk with two other Mountaineers.Road Conditions: Road suitable for all vehiclesRoute Conditions:The trail was in very good co...