Little Si — Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2003

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

The parking lot was full when we started from the trailhead at 5:30 pm, but there were few hikers on the trail. The majority of the people later seen were the rock climbers scaling the cliffs of Little Si. When we saw the Mountain Rescue vehicle, we figured the cliffs were where they were practicing. After hiking up the hillside above the lot and coasting along the flat part of the trail, we saw the Mountain Rescue team coming down the trail with a stretcher. A large dog was stricken with heat prostration and was being carried out by the team. We were cautioned to have plenty of water for Jake, a Blue Tick Hound. The only stream crossing proved the point, since Jake drank more than he usually does. Progressing north up the valley separating Little Si from Mt. Si, just past the rock climbing cliffs, we passed through fern gully, a cool and shady spot on this hot day. The trail looped around to the west side of Little Si, with switchbacks up to a rocky summit with views across the Snoqualmie valley to Rattlesnake Ridge. Overall, a varied and enjoyable hike for an after work jaunt.