Granite Mountain - Winter — Saturday, Jul. 16, 2016

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Awesome hike, started at 6:45am and made it to the top by 9:45 and hung out for about 30 minutes before making it back down by 2:15pm. Surprisingly, there was still a lot of snow near the top, and once I made it to the lookout, it was still foggy, so unfortunately I was not able to capture the view of the surrounding mountains. This trail is daunting and quite challenging at a few places, most notably after the meadow clearing once you exit the forest, you run into a steep trail covered by rocks and almost no dirt trail. Pack very light, just water, medkit, and a few snack bars. I would recommend this hike to the more seasoned hiker, as I've run into a few novices on the way down who were practically gasping for air and close to quitting. Good luck and happy hiking :)