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Mount Si
| NOVEMBER 23, 2008 It was sunny and cool when I left the
trailhead for my first hike of Mount Si. The trail is steep and
well maintained, traveling through dense woods as it climbs steadily up.
I have heard this trail described as a relentless uphill climb, so I was
surprised to find that the grade of the trail actually levels out
frequently, an endearing feature that provides the upward hiker with a
few moments to breathe before it charges steeply up again. The
wind was brisk in the morning, and when the trail finally broke free of
the woods near the summit, the wind was fierce and cold. Light
snow dusted the top of Mount Si, and hundreds of boots had trampled it
into a slick, icy layer. This hike boasts views in every
direction, but the cold wind prevented anyone from admiring them for
more than a few minutes. I didn't attempt the Haystack, and after
a brief rest, I headed back down the trail. I passed a steady
stream of upward bound hikers on my way out, and the parking lot was
full when I returned to the trailhead.
8 miles 3450' elevation gain |
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