The Granite Mountain Trail climbs over 3600' in just 4.4 miles to panoramic views of every volcano in Washington except St. Helens. It also features airy alpine meadows and an historic, operational lookout tower on the summit. This compelling viewpoint draws visitors from across the Puget Sound area, and sees heavy traffic throughout the summer, especially on weekends.

Narrow talus ridges on the shoulder of Granite Mountain

The trail relaxes briefly through alpine meadows before the final push to the summit

Blueberries and huckleberries can be found in the alpine meadows leading up to Granite Mountain

The Granite Mountain Lookout Tower with 360 views of the central cascades

The summit marker of Granite Mountain

An American Pika- a relative of the rabbit - rests in the sun atop Granite Mountain

Glacier Peak visible from the Granite Mountain Summit

Mt. Rainier rising to the south above treeline on Granite Mountain

Salal bush and berries along the Granite Mountain trail

Lookout Tower coming into view on the east ridge of Granite

Mt. Rainier above a Mountain Ash on Granite Mountain