Arrived at the trailhead around 8:30am. The parking lot was about 30% full. Trails were in great condition with two easily navigable trees down across the switchback-section of the boulder garden trail. Parking lot was about 70% full when I left.

The trail was a little damp but otherwise it was in great condition.

I have always wanted to do this hike but have never gotten around to it.  Usually very busy during the summer months but not so much during the winter,  which is what I enjoy the most. The trail is in good shape after the atmospheric rive. No down trees. It was was a beautiful day to be outside. 

UPDATE 12/9: After the atmospheric river yesterday, tried to hike down to the Snoqualmie Falls lower viewpoint, but it is currently closed. The upper viewpoint is open and VERY wet (in a good way... heavy mist like a rainstorm). I have attached a video of the falls this morning (1st YouTube "short" link below) - it reached major flood stage in the wee hours of the morning.

Bottom Line:

Rattlesnake Ledge x2, Poo Poo Point and Little Si x2... local hiking with the variable weather! Today was driving rain at Little Si, but I dunno... I think the trail was more beautiful than ever! Mount Si next door is fine, although most of the forest ascent is pretty boring. Little Si on the other hand, is a stunning trail with a canyon between the two Si's that never ceases to enchant me with its huge trees, giant boulders, cliffs, moss, ferns and cliffside hanging pocket-gardens. The rocky terrain with thin soils creates a forest and understory that would be right at home in the San Juan Islands (minus the arbutus). The video from today highlights the beauty... with a wet lens for some of the time!

Stats (combined):

• Distance: ~ 25 miles
• Vertical: ~ 7000 ft
• Duration: over a week+ with ~9 hours of trail time
• Road/Parking: Easy parking at all 3 trailheads due to the time of year, with unlimited overflow at Rattlesnake, walk-to overflow at Little Si, and more limited parking at Poo Poo. Toilets. Discover Pass at Little Si and Rattlesnake.
• Weather (12/7): Windy, driving rain and fog - I got my 12-year-old boy groove on and enjoyed every minute of it, stomping through mud and puddles! Appropriate rain gear and waterproof hiking boots recommended.
• Trail: Rattlesnake Ledge is the easiest trail with the de-rocking work a few years ago - I do miss trying to descend by jumping from rock-to-rock. It gets a lot of traffic, even this time of year. Next up in difficulty is Little Si, with lots of roots and rocks and some steep sections, and finally Poo Poo, which is short and steep. All trails are wet and muddy, with water flowing over the trail for a short section of Rattlesnake, and extended sections of Little Si. All have some recent blowdowns, but most have been quickly cleared. With the rain and wind storm this week, that may change. There is (surprisingly) very little water in Rattlesnake Lake right now, compromising the view a bit.
• Takeaway: Looking forward to hiking Rattlesnake and Little Si in the snow if we can get some low extended low snow levels. Both are great for sunrise and would be especially so after a snowfall. I do think Little Si is by far the prettiest trail, but I might be biased - it is kind of in my neighborhood. The rock-step bottom part of the Chirico trail is also a highlight. Nice to hike all three after staying away all summer due to warm-weather traffic. NOTE: Please stay on the trail and do not cut switchbacks - some significant erosion problems on all 3 trails that could eventually lead to closures.

Just phone pics today - it has been wet! Two videos attached, the 1st of Little Si with its beauty perhaps augmented by the driving rain, and the 2nd a short for Poo Poo Point (tilt your screen; there is a CAT paragliding for your viewing pleasure/concern!) 

I went looking for Little si and found Big si. It wasn’t until I got .5 mi into the hike I realized I was on the trail. So, not wanting to hike 10 miles today, I turned around and went back to the trailhead and drove to the Mt. Si overflow parking lot where the Little Si trailhead was located. After finally getting on the right path just in time to see the sunrise i found the trail to be challenging yet enjoyable. The trail wasn’t too busy for the morning and was well maintained. It was a bit windy at the top but the views were worth it..