Mount Si — Sunday, Apr. 7, 2013

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Where to go when the forecast calls for 100% chance of rain? I had not hiked Mt. Si for a few years so that was an ideal destination. I agree that everyone should do this hike occasionally - it is a terrific work out and you get to see so many young people out hiking - plus it is close to home! I left the trail head at 8 and arrived at the bench just below the summit at 9:45. I did not stop for a break thanks to the non-stop downpour which changed to slush and then to beautiful snow around 500' from the top - at which point I measured six inches of lovely white snow. Following a little break, I headed back down and thoroughly enjoyed saying hi to a couple dozen groups as they headed up. I got back to the car damp but happy before noon and I counted 41 cars in the lot as I drove out - amazing considering the weather! On the way home, I treated myself to a stop at George's Bakery and Cafe in North Bend. The bakery is a local favorite with walls full of photos and bakery gadgets and the menu full of quiche, sandwiches, and pastries. I treasured my cup of coffee and cherry pie (especially so when Jordon told me that she has spent three days last summer pitting the cherries for a year's supply of pies!). A memorable end to a wonderful hike! PS: the next day I found out that it rained more on this day than the entire month of April last year - now that is wet!