Talus Loop, Mount Si & Mount Si via Mount Teneriffe Trail — Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024

Sunday was the perfect day for a hike and we decided to head over to Mount Si. Having done this hike via the new and old trails, we were excited to hit the summit via the Teneriffe Connector trail. Our route: Mount Si Trail -> Talus Loop -> Teneriffe Connector -> Mount Si Trail.

The parking lot was nearly full when we arrived around 10:30. It was a later start to the day but we weren’t entirely sure we were going to summit. What I love about this area is the route flexibility. We decided once we hit the junction for the Teneriffe Connector we could either continue on the Talus Loop or head up to the summit of Si. Once off the main trail, we only encountered one other person on the Talus Loop trail. We flip flopped a few times with him, learning he was going to attempt to summit Teneriffe. We passed a few larger groups coming down the connector trail but the traffic was sparse all the way up to the summit of Si.

Majority of the trail is in good condition with some sections of mud and more snow as you get closer to Si. All of the snow was on the softer side so it was easily passable with poles and taking our time. Enjoyed approaching the summit from the backside and taking a break at the multiple benches we never knew were there. Much quieter on the backside of the rock pile and views out to Bellevue and Seattle. Ate our lunch and then moved over to the busier side to enjoy the clouds hanging over the surrounding mountains. No Rainier views but we weren’t expecting any. Much busier on the hike down the main trail.

Sad to report we saw our first mosquitoes of the season, but thankfully no bites.

9.9 miles, 3,488 feet of gain