Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
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Autumn colors are visible at the lake
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Mount Defiance
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 days ago
Mount Defiance is currently in good condition with no snow reported on the trails as of November 7. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles and parking can be challenging, with the lot often full by mid-morning on weekends, leading to cars parking along the road, October 18. Hikers have noted the presence of fall colors in recent reports, with some still visible as of November 2 and October 18. The trail features a scramble section near the summit that may require the use of hands for ascent and descent, September 17. There are no significant bug issues reported.
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As of November 7, the trail is snow-free. While there were intermittent snow patches reported on November 2 and snow cover starting around 3900 feet on October 29, recent reports indicate no snow on the upper reaches of the trail.
The road to the trailhead is reported as suitable for all vehicles. There are a few more potholes than in previous visits, but recent rain has made the road less dusty.
Parking at the trailhead can be very limited, especially on weekends. As of October 18, the lot was full by mid-afternoon, with cars parking along the road. Arriving early is recommended.
The trail features a scramble section near the summit that requires using hands for ascent and descent. One report from September 17 described this as a steep, hands-on scramble in several sections.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
From the Ira Spring trailhead, I took the Ira Spring Connector Trail toward Dirty Harry’s Peak and reached the turnoff for the Putrid Pete’s Peak climber’s trail about 20 minutes after leaving the car...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A gold-medal day to saunter in the hills. Mt Defiance didn't let us down. Perfect weather conditions. Trail was in great shape thanks to the weekend warriors who packed the recent snows. Stopped at M...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We got snowed-on during the ascent, but that stopped after we passed Mason Lake - and we managed to summit in dry, if not perfectly clear, conditions.The trail was covered in snow beginning around 390...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Mount defiance 10/18/26Arrived around 7:30ish to maybe 10 cars in the lot with plenty of space. When I got back to the trailhead at around 3ish the lot was full and cars were parking on the road.The b...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Arrived at the trailhead at around 9am on a sunny Monday. There were 10 other cars in the lot. The restroom was reasonably clean but out of TP. The road has a few more potholes than my last visit h...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Road is fine, doable by any car. Room at the trailhead for maybe 30 cars, about 2/3 full when I started at 06:30. Majority of those cars were people camping at the lake, so I had the trail mostly to m...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I arrived at the trailhead at 7:10 am to find ten cars already in the lot. The morning was somewhat overcast, and the scenery appeared dull until the sun finally came out as I passed the Bandera Mount...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Arrived to a parking lot with two cars in it around 830am, returned from the hike 5 hours later and the lot was full. Get there early.No hike these days doesn't come with the seemingly requisite hiker...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Amazing day to hike Mt Defiance! Skies were mostly clear, the air was crisp but the perfect temperature for uphill climbing. Mt Rainier and all the peaks were out in full glory. Started at the trailhe...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hiked Mount Defiance starting at the Pratt Lake (Granite Mountain) trailhead. Per the map it is 15.4 miles and an elevation gain of 3775. But that is the elevation change from trailhead to summit. Goi...