[tigermn]

Went up Granite Mountain yesterday. In case maybe somebody wants something close that still might be worthwhile. Only two other cars in parking lot at about 7:30AM but a lot more on return around 3:30PM and lots of people heading up. Very pretty. Colors still nice but basin covered in snow to hide some of the color (only 2-3 inches and was melting), but microspikes were useful on last 1/4 mile especially coming down. The lookout was dripping from melting snow which made sitting under along the edges not a good option. Temps were probably in the low/mid 40's around noon at the summit and sunny with zero wind. What more can you ask for in October... A few phone pictures. Haven't downloaded off real camera.

Sunrise from North Bend on way to Granite Mountain.

Granite Mountain top in the sun with snow from I-90.

A little avalanche chute color.

A little avalanche chute color.

A little avalanche chute color.

Colors continuing up.

Colors continuing up.

Color along the trail.

Color along the trail.

Lookout in the distance.

Snow covering some of the fall color.

Snowy basin.

Snowy basin. Lookout can be seen ahead.

A little color and snow.

Mt Rainier in the distance from Granite Mountain.

Pano from top of Granite Mountain.

Pano from top of Granite Mountain.

More views from top of Granite Mountain.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

Some more fall color on way down.

[boot up]

Looks like you nailed it for good timing!

[Brockton]

Welcome back to trip reports! I've always enjoyed your detailed write-ups (with Boot Up) but I thought I hadn't seen one in a while.

[puzzlr]

Nice. I love it when the vine maple lights up the forest.

[tigermn]

More pictures... https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikejr/albums/72157687158287840