Granite Lakes Hike

# 🌲✨ Granite Lakes Adventure — Let’s Go! ✨🌲

Granite Creek Trail (Washington)
We’re heading to Granite Lakes via the Granite Creek Trail — a stunning forest climb with creek crossings, mountain views, and beautiful alpine lakes waiting at the top. 🙌
Only about 1 hour from Seattle, but it feels like a full mountain escape.

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## 📌 Hike Overview

• 🔥 Hike Rating: Moderate
• 📏 Distance: ~8.7–9 miles round trip
• ⛰ Elevation Gain: ~2,270 ft
• 🚶 Pace: Moderate with microbreaks
• 🏔 Highest Elevation: ~3,070 ft
• 🚗 Drive Time from Seattle: ~1 hour

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## 🗺 Trailhead / Links

• 📍 Trailhead: Granite Creek Trailhead (off I-90 near North Bend / Snoqualmie Pass)
• 🧭 Hike Details & Map:
  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/granite-creek-trail--2

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## 🚗📍 Schedule & Meeting

Meeting Location: Wilburton P&R or Trailhead

• 8:15 AM – Meet at Wilburton P&R
• 8:20 AM – Depart promptly (please be on time 🙏)
• 9:00 AM – Arrive at trailhead
• 9:15 AM – Begin hiking
• 3:00 PM – Return to trailhead (depending on pace + breaks)
• 4:00 PM – Estimated return to P&R

Times are estimates and may adjust based on group pace and conditions.
📲 WhatsApp Group (Carpool & Updates):
See Comments

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## 🅿️ Parking Permit

• 🎫 Discover Pass required at the trailhead.

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## 🚗 Carpool Arrangements

• Coordinate via comments or WhatsApp.
• 💵 Suggested Carpool Fee: $15

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## 🛡 Safety & Fitness

• You are responsible for your own safety and preparedness.
• Expect steady climbing, rocky/rooty sections, and possible creek crossings.
• Be comfortable with ~7 miles and sustained elevation gain.

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## 🎒 Bring the 10 Essentials

• Hiking boots
• Trekking poles
• Headlamp + spare batteries
• Waterproof / wind-resistant jacket
• Layered clothing
• 2–3L water minimum
• Food / snacks
• Sunscreen + bug spray
• First aid kit
• Navigation

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## ⚠️ Disclaimer

By RSVPing and attending, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for your own safety. Know your limits and come prepared.