The weather was partly cloudy and cool, perfect for a fall colors hike to Little Si. Our group ranged from age 5 upwards. The parking lot was not full when we got there. The trail was not wet. It was in good condition, and we made it to the top in a little over an hour. There was company on the trail, but it was not crowded on the trail or at the top. Fall colors were starting to show themselves. We were able to take nice photos of the haystack and the chasm between Si and Little Si, as well as two beautiful slugs on the trail. An easy outing, with great photography.

My wife and I took a day hike up Little Si today (along with our dogs) and thoroughly enjoyed it! The trail was wet, muddy, with exposed rocks, and roots the entire way. Didn’t really see any bugs, and I didn’t really notice the wild flowers much (probably because I was too busy watching where my feet were going). The first half of the trail was pretty level (relatively), but the second half got steep quick, again with lots of exposed rocks and roots. The view from the summit was nice and we had a little bite to eat while stopped up there. Our dogs did a great job, and they even had backpacks on too! The only thing that I had a problem with, was all the people who brought their dogs along for the trip, 80 percent of them were off leash. You’re supposed to leash your dog at all times on this trail and it became a bit of an annoyance each time, when the owners had to tackle their dogs before they ran up on ours. Just leash your dogs, folks! They also say it’s a good one for kids too. I don’t know about that. We saw little kids out there, but it was steep and very uneven terrain. I don’t know how they did it. I hiked up to Ingalls Lake last weekend and thought it was an easier hike, albeit a much longer one, with much heavier packs on. Other than that, it was nice. I’d recommend some good hiking shoes for this trail because of the uneven terrain.

Re-routed trail to Little Si goes more south on the final ascent. It is easier than before with fewer roots to scramble up. Overall the trail is in good condition, with a very few muddy spots- not a problem in my hiking boots. I took the Boulder Garden loop on the way back starting about .5 mail from the si trailhead and then looping back about .3 mile from the trailhead-- this 1.5 trail is in stellar shape and so lovely! I hadn't been on this trail before and was surprised by the elevation gain/loss-- not sure how much, but enough to get warm on the uphill stretch! The boulders are gorgeous. I think I found where the trail meets up with the old Si trail too-- a big junction with the signage just for the Boulder loop. There are bugs along the loop if you stay still too long. Didn't see anyone on the Boulder Garden loop but passed plenty of people on the Little Si trail.

It was crowded at the trailhead mid morning on Monday- but I still enjoyed lots of solitude by taking the Boulder Garden Loop trail on the way up. The side trip also added some elevation gain and 1.5 miles to the total trip. Although it's a shaded trail, there were some beautiful wildflowers along the way, including some stunning wild tiger lilies.

Lots of fun! Hiked with four kids - ages 9, 8, 8 and 5. No complaints at all. A bit steep and rocky for them at times on the way up, but it was still do-able. Beautiful views at the top. There were a LOT of people on the trail today. We had to step to the side at least a dozen times on the way up and down to let people pass us.