Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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Thompson Lake via Granite Creek Trail
Snoqualmie Region
updated 3 weeks ago
Current conditions for Thompson Lake via Granite Creek Trail are generally good, with no snow reported. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to reports from August 30 and August 30. The trail itself is described as being in good condition overall, though some sections are noted as brushy and overgrown, particularly between the Granite Lakes split and Thompson Point, with slide alder and pine trees encroaching on the path. This overgrowth can make it difficult to see the trail at times, with some hikers noting that new paths have been created around the densest areas as of August 30. Water crossings are generally minor, with very little water at the creek as of August 30, and most crossings only wetting the bottom of shoes as of August 25. Berries were mostly gone by August 25, though some straggling flowers were still blooming.
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The trail is noted as brushy and overgrown in several sections, particularly between the Granite Lakes split and Thompson Point. Reports from August 30 and August 30 mention slide alder and pine trees encroaching on the path, making it difficult to see at times. Some hikers have created alternative paths around these overgrown areas as of August 30.
Multiple reports from July and August indicate that blowdowns have been cleared from the trail, making for smooth sailing in those areas. For instance, reports from August 30 specifically mention that all downed trees have been cleared. However, the Granite Creek Connector remains closed due to blowdowns as of July 7.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Please support Washington Trails Association;donate to #HikeAThon today!Arrived at the Granite Creek trailhead around 7:30am and there were only 3 or 4 other cars in the large lot. From the trailhead,...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Started at the Granite Creek trailhead at 7:45am with the parking lot mostly empty. The trail overall is in good shape, though it's a long haul to Thompson Point at about 6.5 miles one way, but it's n...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Mostly the same as the previous trip report - trail still in great condition, a little more brush growing into the trail, and the berries are pretty much gone by now (surprising; loads of thimbleberri...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail is free and clear! With benches, a clear pathway, no blow downs, signage, friendly faces, I'm surprised this hike isn’t 5 stars.A couple things to note for hikers headed to Thompson lake. The tr...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Headed out from Talapus Lake TH and left a car back at Granite Creek TH for a thru hike we’ve been looking to do for a while.Conditions were ideal and the trek up to Mt. Defiance was beautiful and smo...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
5 of us left the Granite Lakes parking lot at 6:30 with one other car in the lot, presumably from a gentleman who we think did Thompson Point. I don't think I've seen restrooms as clean and well-stock...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Very fun and challenging but secluded trail. Trail was in good condition and clear of snow. A bit overgrown on the Thompson trail section but manageable. Trail crews have done an amazing job clearing ...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Did the ridgeline scramble from Mailbox to Defiance, then back via Thompson Lake and Granite Creek.As other trip reports have indicated, Mailbox to Dirtybox is no problem - if it seems difficult to yo...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
As others have noted, trail is in generally in good condition with a few downed trees, one or two that are easier to crawl under than go over or around. After the split with the trail that goes upto ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Went out for an overnight to Thompson Lake the evening of Thursday, 6/4.4 other cars at the trailhead parking lot at 6:00 PM. Restrooms were in great shape and well-stocked.Trail up to the intersectio...