Wta Granite Mountain

Granite mountain hotshots memorial state park was dedicated in 2016 as a place to remember the 19 granite mountain hotshot firefighters who were lost on june 30 2013 while fighting the yarnell hill fire.

Wta granite mountain.

West granite mountain hike info. West granite mountain. Washington trails association 705 2nd ave suite 300 seattle wa 98104 206 625 1367. All that traffic does a number on the trail but fortunately wta work parties have worked hard here ensuring that all trail users can easily follow the picturesque path to pratt lake.

The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. Outhouses are available at the trailhead and a northwest forest pass is required. Granite mountain trail is a 7 9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near prescott arizona that features a river and is rated as moderate. Take the mountain loop highway east out of granite falls.

Granite mountain winter hike info. Have gear and expertise navigating in snowy conditions before you go. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on. We invite you to hike the trail to better understand the experience of these men as well as to appreciate the beauty of the town of yarnell.

In winter high avalanche danger exists on this route. Get trail news subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events news gear reviews and more. In summer it s a thigh burning trek up a steep switchbacked trail to excellent views of the snoqualmie valley but in winter the route crosses an avalanche chute and is extremely dangerous when snow is. 16 trip reports for this trail below a summit scramble near hannegan pass in the north cascades.

During the summer and especially on weekends granite mountain can have as many as 100 hikers at its summit so please be courteous to fellow hikers and limit your time spent exploring the lookout if there is a ranger at the summit who has opened it. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 211 trip reports for this trail below the granite mountain trail is one of washington s most popular. The granite mountain lookout can accommodate a relatively small number of people.

Route finding experience required. 67 trip reports for this trail below a climb near granite mountain on the i 90 corridor. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from june until october. The first mile may be crowded but after passing a junction with the popular granite mountain trail the crowds disperse or at least spread out.

From the verlot public service center continue along the mountain loop highway for little more than 16 miles. Granite mountain mount baker hike info.