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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek

CHS hike led at a moderate CHS 2 pace of 2.0-2.5 mph. This is an out and back hike up the Granite Creek trail to lovely Granite Lakes, nestled in a cirque.

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Ann Taft
Ann Taft
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,810 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.6 MPH
  • 2 (9 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Thu, May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will hike up the Granite Creek trail to Upper Granite Lake, and we will take a lunch/snack break there.  The last bit of the trail to the lakes can often be muddy and rough, so be prepared for that.  We will return to the trailhead via the same route.

Meet at the Granite Creek trailhead at 8am.  It is a large paved parking lot.  The restrooms at the trailhead were damaged last year and reports indicate they are still closed, so there are no facilities here. A Discover Pass is required for parking.

Here is a Google Maps link to the trailhead location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Granite+Creek+Trailhead+Parking+Area/@47.4921682,-121.6502988,2502m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54907fef3fbb659f:0x5994b587d7eda1eb!8m2!3d47.4921687!4d-121.6399991!16s%2Fg%2F11f3nbjb8s?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Carpool Option:  Meet at the Tibbets Valley Park Parking Lot at 7:15AM to consolidate into fewer cars.  It is a 25.5 mile drive to the trailhead, which should take about 35 minutes.  I'm willing to drive

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

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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