Big Four Ice Caves Granite Falls Wa

There is a plaque at the end of the trail in memory of grace tam an 11 year old girl who was killed in 2011.
Big four ice caves granite falls wa. At the bottom of its steep 4 200 ft 1 300 m high north face debris piles form from avalanches and are able to remain there year round because of the continuous shade provided by the mountain. The trail is mostly paved or wooden boardwalks and supposedly just over 1 mile round trip though i think it seemed more like twice that. The ice caves are an easy yet rewarding day hike. Address big four ice caves reviews.
It was more bare than we expected with snow already melting in the area. Big four ice caves trail is a 3 2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near granite falls washington that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. It takes roughly a mile to get to the ice caves. Still it s shorter than a walk around green lake and the.
Big four ice caves granite falls. The ice caves are an easy yet rewarding day hike. The trail ends in a circle of rocks perfect for safely admiring the caves big four and the surrounding beauty. The trail is mostly paved or wooden boardwalks and supposedly just over 1 mile round trip though i think it seemed more like twice that.
Still it s shorter than a walk around green lake and the. Nicely maintained trail as well. Book your tickets online for big four ice caves granite falls. Big four ice caves about 26 miles outside of granite falls washington you will need a northwest pass for your car which costs 5 day or 30 annually.
You can get the pass at the verlott ranger station after you enter the park. No need for crampons based on the current snow fall. It serves as a reminder of the ever changing nature of this area and the potential for danger that the melting ice holds. 98 reviews of big four ice caves this weekend i returned to the big four ice caves for the first time since my parents brought me there as a child.
See 104 reviews articles and 121 photos of big four ice caves ranked no 1 on tripadvisor among 12 attractions in granite falls. Big four ice caves was a fun day trip for small children couples novice hikers etc. Big four mountain is a mountain in the cascade range of washington located 21 miles 34 km east of granite falls the mountain is about 6 180 ft 1 880 m high.