My partner and I have a backpacking trip planned in the Southwest in March, so we decided to hit our annual winter hike of Si to train. The "new" parking lot had maybe a dozen cars parked with ample space for more when we began our hike around 12:15. We experienced intermittent parking lot slush and mud with a short rough patch of potholes, but nothing the average Subaru can't handle.
The trail fluctuates between slush and muddy track for the first 2k feet. We used poles and traction from around 3k in elevation to the top. Expect a bit more snow at the exposed summit, and always keep your eyes out for pesky jays. Views were cloudy and we did not go all the way to the Haystack.
The trail is in pretty great condition otherwise. I'd definitely recommend carrying some sort of traction this time of year, but snowshoes are probably overkill.
Elevation: 3,261
Miles: 9.25
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