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Located in North Bend, Washington, about 45
minutes drive from downtown Seattle, Mount Si is one of the most
popular hikes in Washington and the most heavily used trail in the
greater Seattle area. If you're looking for solitude don't bother.
But if you don't mind sharing the trail with hundreds of your new
best friends (and their children and dogs) you'll be treated to a
great workout and views of the Snoqualmie valley and Puget Sound at
the top.
Climbing over 4,100 feet (1,270
meters) over 4 miles from the parking lot to the summit plateau with
an elevation change of about 3700 feet.
Beginning at the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area
parking lot you'll climb through a mossy conifer forest to the
remnants of a burned area dating to 1910 when Mount Si burned for
weeks.
About 2 miles into your trek you'll come to "Snag Flat" a level area
with benches and interpretive signs describing the history of the
area, a great place for a quick stop before attacking the
steepest section of the hike as you near the summit and the
haystack.
There are plenty of good rocky perches and benches below the
Haystack where the views are incredible.
To climb the haystack requires moderate
scrambling skills to reach the summit. The views at the top aren't
that much more impressive so don't risk the fall if you're not
positive about your abilities.
  
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