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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 CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

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Todd Cleland
Todd Cleland
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 3,070 ft
  • Pace: 2.0+ mph
  • FULL (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Check out the WTA hike description and trip reports here: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/granite-creek-road-trail

Most all of the downfall has been cleared and there are only small patches of snow on the section of trail between the junction to Thompson Lake and Granite Lake.  There are a couple of significant creek crossings on this section that require multiple hops along rocks or logs to stay dry. I recommend boots and trekking poles to best handle all the stream crossings.   See trip report:

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-27.163709858206

Meet at Granite Creek Trailhead parking area at 8:00am; we will start hiking by 8:15am.   There is a large parking lot with (surprisingly nice) vault toilets.   Discover Pass required.

Route/Place

Granite Creek Trail


  • USGS Bandera
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
  • See full route/place details.
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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)
Trip Reports