Friday, April 21, 2017

Mt Si Spring Hike

 Our second hike of the day in the North Bend area was Mt Si. An 8 mile round trip hike with 3,150 ft of elevation gain.
Most of the hike is in the forest, with a few wildflowers in bloom.

There are areas where the sun breaks through the tree cover. I like how this huckleberry bush was lit up.

Today was my third time up Mt Si, and the first time to see the views! Looking to the east and south.

 Concrete has been poured over some of the rocks to create steps continuing up Mt Si.





I love how these large boulders on Mt Si frame Mt Rainier to the south!

 Continuing up to the base of the Haystack.

View of North Bend below Mt Si to the west. In the far distance: Seattle, Bellevue and the Olympic Mountains

Some of the wildflowers and fungi on the trail today:



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