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# 🌄🔥 Granite Mountain Summit Hike — Let’s Climb! 🔥🌄

Granite Mountain Trail (Snoqualmie Pass, WA)
We’re heading up one of the classic Cascade summit hikes — Granite Mountain! Expect a steep, breathtaking climb with fire lookout views, wildflower meadows, and a true Pacific Northwest mountain experience. It’s a big day but totally worth it.

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## 📌 Hike Overview

  • 🔥 Hike Rating: Hard / Strenuous
  • 📏 Distance: ~8.6–8.8 miles round trip
  • ⛰ Elevation Gain: ~3,700–3,800 ft
  • 🚶 Pace: Steady with breaks
  • 🏔 Highest Elevation: ~5,629 ft (lookout summit)
  • 🚗 Est. Driving Time from Seattle: ~1.5 hours

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## 🗺 Trailhead / Links

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## 🚗📍 Schedule & Meeting

Meeting Locations:

  • 8:15 AM – Meet at Wilburton P&R
  • 9:15 AM – Meet at the trailhead parking lot (ready to hike)

👉 Join at whichever location works best for you.

  • 8:15 AM – Wilburton P&R meet
  • 8:20 AM – Depart promptly
  • ~9:15 AM – Arrive at trailhead / quick prep (Optional stop on the way)
  • ~9:30 AM – Begin hiking
  • ~4:00 PM – Return to trailhead (~6–7 hr hike + breaks)
  • ~5:00–5:30 PM – Estimated return to Wilburton P&R (later if we stop for dinner)

Times are approximate and depend on group pace & conditions.
📌 Carpool coordination & updates: Please check comments.

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## 🅿️ Parking Permit

  • 🎫 Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required at the trailhead.

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## 🚗 Carpool Arrangements

  • Coordinate via comments.
  • 💵 Carpool Compensation: $15

Please indicate in your RSVP whether you can offer a ride or need a ride.

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## 🛡 Safety & Fitness

  • This trail is steep and sustained most of the way — strong fitness level recommended.
  • Expect rocky and exposed sections; watch your footing.
  • You are ultimately responsible for your own safety — know your limits.

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## 🎒 Bring the 10 Essentials

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

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## 🚘 Carpooling Culture

Let’s support sustainable travel and make parking easier! 🚗

  • State if you can offer a ride or need a ride in your RSVP.
  • $15 compensation helps offset fuel and vehicle costs.

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## ⚠️ Disclaimer

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

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