Granite Creek Trail

Trip

Day Hike - Thompson Lake

A hike to one of the less-traveled lakes near I-90. If it's hot you can go swimming in the lake.

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
  • Pace: Moderate, slower on the steep parts

This hike starts on the very popular Granite Lakes trail but veers off (and up..) over the ridge to the east to visit much the less-traveled Thompson Lake.  

Granite Lakes TH at 0730.

Route/Place

Granite Creek Trail



  • USGS Bandera

    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX

    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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