Big four ice caves.
Ice caves granite falls wa.
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.
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.
A mile after the ranger station cross a blue and grey bridge.
13 miles from the bridge are two signs for the ice caves on the right hand side of the road.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Nicely maintained trail as well.
We have a cabin in this area and enjoy it many times easy flat hike to the caves in about 45 minutes.
Drive from granite falls takes about an hour and 20 minutes through beautiful mountain sites along a river that leads up to a gold mining camp past the ice caves.
The first one will be for the picnic area.
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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.
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In 10 miles pass the verlot ranger station on the left.
No need for crampons based on the current snow fall.
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The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october.
A quarter mile beyond that is a sign marked ice caves trailhead.
Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in july 2015.
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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.
It was more bare than we expected with snow already melting in the area.