Big Four Ice Caves

Granite Falls, Washington

4.3/5

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2.38 miles

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289 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Added by Michael Matti

Relatively straightforward trail to the outside of the cave. Remember, the inside of the cave is very dangerous, with potential for falling ice. Please stay safe and remain outside the cave.

Disclaimer: Hiking into the caves is extremely dangerous as there is potential for the ice to fall. We do not recommend hiking inside of them and if you choose to do so, you're doing it at your own risk.

This is a short hike at just 2.3 miles roundtrip with little elevation change. The hike takes you through the forest to the side of Big Four Mountain where the Big Four Ice Caves are. The official trail ends at the viewpoint of the first cave entrance but you can walk further or even go inside the cave if you choose. There are plenty of warning signs and people have died inside these caves so please be careful, use your best judgement, and enter at your own risk. It is really wet inside the cave and almost feels like a light rain if the ice is melting and dripping. At the back of the cave is the waterfall that carved the cave.

For the location of the hike Google these coordinates: 48.067916, -121.514354

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Big Four Ice Caves Reviews

danya arden

Big Four Ice Caves

09/08/14

Was amazing, depending on time of the year you go pack accordingly, went twice during late july-mid september is the best time

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