granite mountain

This hike is a butt burner but well worth it for the views at the top. The incline starts as soon as the trail spilts

Once you break the tree line there are quite a few options to get to the peak.  The primary route has you winding to the

Misty cool weather summer day hike, pro – no crowd and no bug, cons – no view

A great hike – very fun, with excellent views on the way up. Incredible view of Mt Ranier as we snacked at the top, and

Hike was beautiful, views of Rainier and all surrounding mountains.  Few people on the trail.  Awesome hike.

Weather was perfect. Trail was a bit easy to lose in a few places, but easy enough to find again; just keep going up. There