Mount Si - Old Trail

Wonderful after work hike.  The trail was in great shape and only a few people decided to hike Monday afternoon.  We only went to the big rock at the exit of the woods, so we could get down the trail ...

I thought I would post an update since I hadn't seen one since there was some snow this week. The trail is in pretty good shape with the last half mile or so  crusty snow.  As you get to the boulders ...

very little snow near the top, trail was otherwise dry

Planned to hike Mailbox Old Trail this morning, but all of the lots were full by 7:45am, so pivoted to Mount Si Old Trail. There were only a few spots left in the overflow lots by 8am on this sunny Sa...

The trail was in pretty good condition with only a few trees to step over.  However there was a crusty snow and ice starting where the old and new trails combine. The rocks at the top were pretty icy ...

I saw a break in the weather today and decided to hike Mt Si with a late afternoon start.  The trail started with a little mud and water running down the trail.  There were several trees down across t...

Turned out to be a nice day and was a fun trip with a group of Mountaineers as we took the Old Trail up to just above the overlook bench that is just below the haystack. The bench is covered with 2-3f...

My first time up the old trail. The trail was snow/ice free up to about 2 miles and then quickly became icy. Typical trail around here. Snow, then melt and then freeze. Spikes essential that last mile...

A beautiful day on Mount Si. Pack snow began about halfway up I put on microspikes which really helped with avoiding slipping, especially on some of the steeper section.  They also helped crossing ove...

I hiked via the old trail and cam back via the new trail and made a loop. I recommend micro spikes for last half mile. Otherwise, the trail is dry.