Mount Si — Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025

Hiked Sunday afternoon 2-23-2025 for some winter conditioning. I arrived around 1pm and the parking lot was mostly empty. The rain was relentless from the jump. I recommend leaving extra clothes in your car, even if you have really fancy gear for similar conditions. I packed microspikes, but did not need them. There was only snow and some slushy ice near the very top of the hike (unless you are going back to the haystack). There were a lot muddy puddles, but I didn't experience any issues with traction or slips in any sections. Very easy to navigate the slushy ice near the top. I had the trail to myself most of the time due to the horrendous weather. It was really quaint. The summit had a pleasant breeze and the trees were blowing in the wind through the valley under sheets of PNW rain. A mellow Sunday afternoon.