Big four ice caves granite falls.
Big four ice caves granite falls wa.
It takes roughly a mile to get to the ice caves.
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.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october.
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.
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.
Nicely maintained trail as well.
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.
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Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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The trail ends in a circle of rocks perfect for safely admiring the caves big four and the surrounding beauty.
You can get the pass at the verlott ranger station after you enter the park.
Big four ice caves was a fun day trip for small children couples novice hikers etc.
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.
No need for crampons based on the current snow fall.
Still it s shorter than a walk around green lake and the.
It was more bare than we expected with snow already melting in the area.
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.
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.