Granite Montain

Hiking in Washington

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Difficulty: Difficult
Length: 8.1 miles / 13.0 km
Duration: Full day

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Overview: Follow a very steep trail for 4 miles to the summit of this tall peak alongside I-90. You will have spectacular views from the top, where there is a fire tower, of the surrounding alpine lakes and peaks. You will also have a great view of Mt. Rainier towering above all the other peaks to the south.

Tips: Take Exit 47 off of I-90 in Snoqualmie Pass and follow signs to the trailhead.

Don't try this trail in the winter or early spring as there is severe avalanche danger in the area.

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Trailhead Parking

This is a very busy parking lot on busy weekends and also a place of high theft so don't leave too many valuables in your car. You will want to start out on the Pratt Lake Trail but soon will take a right onto the Granite Mountain Trail in about a mile.

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Granite Mountain Trail Junction

Turn off the Pratt trail and head right up the steep Granite Mountain trail to the top of the mountain.

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Granite Mountain Summit

You are now at 5,629 feet and at the top of Granite Mountain. You will have great views over the surrounding northern cascades as well as a good view of Mt. Rainier to the south. The fire tower is usually closed unfortunately.

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