A short trail from the
lower grove will lead you to the base of Lower Granite Falls.
Here, Granite Creek cascades down a narrow, sheer rock wall
with a thunderous roar. A one-mile loop trail from the lower
cedar grove takes you to vista points above the Lower falls
where both Lower and Upper Granite Falls may be viewed. Continue
another 1/2 mile from the vista points and you will arrive
at the upper cedar grove.
Once sufficient snow falls, the route (from approximately four miles
north of Nordman to the grove) is closed to wheeled vehicle traffic
and is opened as a primary snowmobile route. The grove, and especially
the creek and falls can be even more spectacular in the winter with
various ice formations creating a surreal effect. As the snow clears,
the spring runoff creates an awesome volume of water spilling over
the falls. Be prepared to be doused by copious amounts of spray from
the falls if you visit during runoff!
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| The campground and picnic
areas located in the lower grove are named STAGGER
INN after a fire camp that was used in 1926. At that
time the road extended only as far as Nordman. Firefighters,
weary from hiking and battling blazes, more or less staggered
into the camp. Thus, the name STAGGER INN was adopted. |
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