Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Granite & Thompson Lakes
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 10, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- extremely strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
- Pace: 1.8-2.3
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***
The pace is listed as 1.8-2.3 mph, but we will adjust to trail/snow conditions and a pace that allows conversations. Should the weather and or trail conditions work against us, we will discuss and agree to alternatives as a group. Other than personal bio-breaks, we will stay together as a group within speaking distance of one another. Our plan would be to spend no more than 15-20 min. at the objective, rest, and enjoy a snack, prior to returning.
Meet at the Trailhead at 7:45 AM for a brief meet and greet, depart by 8:00 AM sharp. Discover Pass required.
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
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
- Micro-spikes
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Gaiters (recommended)