Mount Tenerife
May 01, 2009
by
Eric Jain
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last modified
May 02, 2009 10:05 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mount Teneriffe
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- North Bend Area
- Avg Rating: 3.22
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
Summit
Half a dozen cars were parked along the side at the trailhead (SE Mt Si Rd & SE 114th St) when I got there (1PM on a Friday).
Followed the trail for a quarter of an hour or so and took the first big trail to the right, as someone had described in the last report for this same trip. There was also a green sign explaining the trail relocation project, identical to the one at the trailhead.
From there on the trail goes around in a wide arc and eventually narrows, but continues to be simple and almost flat -- until it hits a river (and rejoins the old trail).
Had no trouble following the trail up to the waterfall. But just above the waterfall I managed to walk straight through two turns, so keep your eyes open. If you get off the trail, it should be obvious pretty soon.
Snow cover started about two-thirds up. The snow was compact and wet; was good to have some traction device. Near the top the snow got deeper and it was good to have gaiters, though there wasn't much postholing (at least on the way up).
The views at the top were great; beats Mt Si for sure :-) This trail is also less crowded: Encountered only one person on they way up, and one on the way down.
Going down, poles were useful. Below the snow line, the trail was slightly damp, but not muddy or slippery.
When I got back, all the cars that were still there had a parking ticket, regardless of which side or how far back they were parked, so be warned (though the parking restriction is on school days only).
Followed the trail for a quarter of an hour or so and took the first big trail to the right, as someone had described in the last report for this same trip. There was also a green sign explaining the trail relocation project, identical to the one at the trailhead.
From there on the trail goes around in a wide arc and eventually narrows, but continues to be simple and almost flat -- until it hits a river (and rejoins the old trail).
Had no trouble following the trail up to the waterfall. But just above the waterfall I managed to walk straight through two turns, so keep your eyes open. If you get off the trail, it should be obvious pretty soon.
Snow cover started about two-thirds up. The snow was compact and wet; was good to have some traction device. Near the top the snow got deeper and it was good to have gaiters, though there wasn't much postholing (at least on the way up).
The views at the top were great; beats Mt Si for sure :-) This trail is also less crowded: Encountered only one person on they way up, and one on the way down.
Going down, poles were useful. Below the snow line, the trail was slightly damp, but not muddy or slippery.
When I got back, all the cars that were still there had a parking ticket, regardless of which side or how far back they were parked, so be warned (though the parking restriction is on school days only).
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