Granite Mountain — Saturday, Jun. 7, 2003

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

I decided to take advantage of the sunshine and head up to Granite Mountain. I had one time before tried to summit but was turned back by conditions and daylight in a few years ago. The trail is 4 miles one way with 3,800 feet elevation gain and I think a hard hike than Mount Si, mainly due to the trail having a lot more boulders and snowfields to hike through. The trail is in good shape for the most part. You will encounter snow for the last mile or so but it actually helps you get to the Lookout easier (instead of boulder hopping). The views are awesome and with the weather we had views of Rainier, Glacier Peak, Stuart and other mountains were out in force. This is a popular hike, so be prepared to see other people (though not even close to the amount you would see on Mount Si). My other advice is to leave early so you see less people and face less of the heat of the day.