Today was the perfect weather for a hike! The trail was dry and easy to navigate (lots of signs along the way). However, due to the good weather and our choice to go during the weekend, both the main and overflow parking lots were full. Luckily, we were able to park at Tanner Landing Park which was only about a half mile from the trailhead.

There were lots of dogs and children on the trail. The incline of the hike had steep sections and some flat sections. There were plenty of lookouts that were beautiful places to slow down and enjoy the scenery. While on the hike, we encountered 3 different species of bird. The golden-crowned kinglet, hairy woodpecker, and pacific wren.

About halfway down the trail, there was a large cliff edge where people were climbing. If you have the gear and experience, I definitely recommend!

At the top, it was not too crowded and the view was beautiful. Some sections on the way down were steep, so be careful and watch your footing. There were lots of rocks on the trail so bring proper shoes.

My final hike of the year (I'm not a winter/snow hiker)—and it turned out well with good weather. Cloudy but no rain. Got to the trailhead about 12:20 pm, after a dentist appt. Main parking lot about 90% full. I parked in the overflow just to add a little bit more walking--no one there. Trail was dry, and fall colors profuse. Arrived at the summit and enjoyed the forest and mountainside view from the outcrops on the side. Stayed on top about 20 minutes. The whole day saw about a dozen people so not too bad. Got back to car at 2:30. No wildlife. 

Beautiful day for a hike, so there were lots of people on the trail today. I arrived around 10:15 and parked in the overflow lot. Trail is in good condition for November. Just watch for hidden rocks when the leaves are covering the trail. I did not check out the privy to see the condition/status of toilet paper.

Parked about 9 am and plenty of room. Clean vault toilets. Don’t forget your Discover Pass. A lovely climb up through the woods to a rocky lookout for snack time :) My first time here but won’t be my last. Trail crew doing some work today and the trail is in great shape

Walked the Little Si trail this morning.  Parking at the main lot requires a Discover pass as per normal and there were open spots even when leaving about 11.  Two vault toilets at the parking lot were open and functional.  The trail is rocky/rooty in places as normal, (you are climbing up basically a big boulder covered in trees) but the trail condition is honestly about as good as I’ve seen it even after a summer’s worth of heavy use.  Looks like some updated tread/stairs plus brushing etc at some point fairly recently - kudos to whomever is working here.  A trekking pole could be handy in a few places for some folks.  Fall color really has not hit here yet, a few vine maples but that is it.  Seems like we’ve gotten just enough rain at just the right time for trees to say, “hey, I think I’m gonna stay green for a little while longer!”  

Views off the top south to the Rattlesnake ridges and cedar butte were pretty smokey/hazy but north to the green blob of Fuller mountain and beyond were much clearer.  Not much wildlife out, heard a red tail hawk and some small forest birds, (and a pack of loud blue jays) plus some little brown Douglas squirrels dropping fir cones and maple seeds to stock up for winter.  The slot of the saddle between big and little Si is neat because it is so lush and very quiet, one of the few places around here where if there isn’t an airplane overhead it can be completely silent.  Don’t miss picking out the cool old survey marker at the top that says “small Si”.  Also today somebody had strung a beautiful long chain of origami cranes near the trail, I’ll let you find where they are.  Lastly, if you are coming in on hwy 202 between Snoqualmie and North Bend, watch out for elk, a big group of them are fairly regularly in the fields at the Meadowbrook Farm property and were out today.  A nice walk that is just a bit challenging with lots to see and some nice views.