We had an awesome night on Garnet Mtn watching a few storms roll in - unlike any thunderstorms we’ve ever experienced! The hike in was a steady climb but well maintained trail until the last .8 of a mile which is 4x4 road and not nearly as fun to walk on. The cabin was cozy, well stocked, and had incredible views in every direction. Only thing that sucked was how disgusting the outhouse was - it was the picture perfect place to get hantavirus so we just didn’t even use it. Hopefully USFS can get it cleaned out at some point for future guests. Otherwise we had an amazing experience and hope to get back up there again some day!

We had an awesome night on Garnet Mtn watching a few storms roll in - unlike any thunderstorms we’ve ever experienced! The hike in was a steady climb but well maintained trail until the last .8 of a mile which is 4x4 road and not nearly as fun to walk on. The cabin was cozy, well stocked, and had incredible views in every direction. Only thing that sucked was how disgusting the outhouse was - it was the picture perfect place to get hantavirus so we just didn’t even use it. Hopefully USFS can get it cleaned out at some point for future guests. Otherwise we had an amazing experience and hope to get back up there again some day!

We had an awesome night on Garnet Mtn watching a few storms roll in - unlike any thunderstorms we’ve ever experienced! The hike in was a steady climb but well maintained trail until the last .8 of a mile which is 4x4 road and not nearly as fun to walk on. The cabin was cozy, well stocked, and had incredible views in every direction. Only thing that sucked was how disgusting the outhouse was - it was the picture perfect place to get hantavirus so we just didn’t even use it. Hopefully USFS can get it cleaned out at some point for future guests. Otherwise we had an amazing experience and hope to get back up there again some day!

Healthy hike to the hut. Remember, there is no water so must haul up what you will need for the stay.

Healthy hike to the hut. Remember, there is no water so must haul up what you will need for the stay.

Healthy hike to the hut. Remember, there is no water so must haul up what you will need for the stay.

Really beautiful spot with outhouse nearby. The flies were pretty bad and despite the copious amounts of odds and ends that have accumulated in the cabin, there was no fly swatter which would have been really handy. Also out of TP in the outhouse, so remember to bring extra!

Really beautiful spot with outhouse nearby. The flies were pretty bad and despite the copious amounts of odds and ends that have accumulated in the cabin, there was no fly swatter which would have been really handy. Also out of TP in the outhouse, so remember to bring extra!

Really beautiful spot with outhouse nearby. The flies were pretty bad and despite the copious amounts of odds and ends that have accumulated in the cabin, there was no fly swatter which would have been really handy. Also out of TP in the outhouse, so remember to bring extra!

It's quite the hike up to the top of Garnet Mountain but worthwhile. My only complaint would be the constant stream of motorized recreation coming up during the day and making a racket.