Trip
Day Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek
Giving a once remote hikers paradise more access, a new trailhead was finalized last summer. This strenuous after work hike aims to reach Granite Lakes and give a glimpse of why the Granite Creek Valley is worthy of revisiting.
Contacts
- Tue, Jun 19, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,810 ft
- High Point Elevation: 3,330 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 6 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpool from Preston Park & Ride @ 4:00 PM.
Notes for carpooling:
1. A reasonable driver tip is $5.
2. We will wait up to 10 minutes.
Meeting at the Granite Creek Trailhead Parking Area @ 4:45 PM.
Notes for meeting at the trailhead:
1. A Discover Pass is required.
2. Hiking with start after a quick discussion on the trail, safety, and introductions.
Our plan is to finish before dusk (9:48 PM), so we will turn around at 7:30 PM.
The objective is Granite Lakes with enough time for photos and a snack at the lake, but we will choose another spot if the lakes cannot be reached in time.
Once sign-up closes, I will email everyone registered with further trip details.
Granite Creek Trail
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USGS Bandera
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Water over trail (waterproof boots advised)
Bring a headlight with fresh batteries
Bring a snack dinner
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter