Mount Teneriffe, Talus Loop, Douglas Fir, Boulder Garden Loop & Roaring Creek — Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023

Traversed from the Teneriffe TH to Little Si and back. The big lot was about 85 percent full, but the trail didn't feel like it at all. Many people go to the falls and we jumped off Teneriffe to Talus after about 1.6 miles anyway.  Over each segment of our trip we probably saw 3-8 people even with a full Mt Si lot. This was the first time in several years we saw water running under the first bridge.   Some of the creek crossing have been 'enhanced' so there are stepping stones to keep your feet dry. Trails were in great shape. No mud or blowdowns at all, but you can see evidence of recent trail clearing. From the Douglas Fir Trail we took Boulder Garden clockwise and spooked an owl above who took off with its enormous wingspan. It was huge! Ran down and around and back up the steep side to my favorite pass just below the Old Si Trail. So green and mossy with the massive walls flanking the trail. Headed back to Si and across Roaring Creek Trail where a lot of drainage work has been done about halfway across. Thank you to the volunteers! Looks as if the trail is going to be moved a little higher up the slope.