Our hiking group started from the Teneriffe Trailhead and we traversed the base of Mt Si to a moss covered rocky outcropping we call Moss Vista. Two other cars were in the TH lot when we pulled in just after 9:00AM. The vault toilets were locked with a note saying they are closed for repairs. The 2 Porta Potties here were in bad shape and need immediate servicing. The weather forecast was in our favor after the recent heavy rains. It was mostly sunny skies and 48 degrees when we started hiking at 9:30. Our out and back 8 mile hike followed the Mt. Teneriffe, Roaring Creek, Mt Si, Douglas Fir and Boulder Garden Trails. All the trails we followed were well maintained and debris free. A trail work crew from Earthworks was working on the Roaring Creek - trail widening, improving drainage and replacing trail signs. THANK YOU for improving trails for everyone. Trail traffic was super light with the exception of the Mt Si trail. We passed less than 20 hikers for the day. The projected rain showers held off until we were in our vehicles and driving out of the lot at 2:30.
At Moss Vista we had great views to the south of Rattlesnake Mountain, Taylor Mt and Mt Washington. The winds started to pick so we wrapped up our lunch / rest break started our return hike at 12:20. There were no major wildlife sightings only a few bird species. One Hairy woodpecker was on a tree trunk just off the trail 3’ above the ground pecking away. He even posed for several photos and a video. Another fantastic day out in nature with friends.
We saw a couple wildflowers - trillium, red current, salmon berry and yellow violets. Another fantastic day out in nature with friends.
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