Hike to Mount Si with JPASS

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Hello Everyone,

One of the staples of hiking in the Northwest: Mt. Si. Nestled in the North Cascades, this is a ‘classic hike’ with a view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Definately a 'si' of relief once you make it to the top of the mountain.

“Looming over the town of North Bend like a giant stegosaurus, Mount Si is all that remains of an oceanic plate volcano… Given its popularity, it’s interesting to note that within 4.0 miles the trail rises 3,600 feet. Hiking to the top of Mount Si is like climbing the Space Needle six times…” (Best Hikes near Seattle)

(Please bear in mind that it is rated as a moderate to strenuous hike.)

Summer has arrived and with it, we hope the warm weather. We are planning this hike to Mt. Si on Sunday, August 14, 2011. With the summer weather, please be advised to bring warm weather essentials i.e. hat, sunscreen, lunch (snacks), sunglasses and water, water, water.

Afterwards, we will continue our tradition of getting a bite to eat at a local restaurant, this time, Goldberg’s Deli in Factoria Mall.(Pastrami on dark rye?)

Key stats: It is an 8.3 mile hike that will take approximately 5-6 hours. The difficulty level is moderate to strenuous. Elevation gain: 3,600 ft. Leashed dogs welcome. No need of a NW Forest Pass.

Carpooling (Please let us know if you can be a driver):

Meeting at the Eastgate P & R @ 10am in Bellevue – Uncovered Eastside Parking Area of the Parking Lots

SE Eastgate Way & 141st Ave.
(14200 SE Eastgate Way)
Bellevue, WA

Directions to the trailhead @ 10:30am (Please let us know if you are meeting us at the trailhead so we know to expect you.)

East on I-90, exit 32, 432nd Avenue SE. At the stop sign at the end of the off-ramp, turn left (north) and proceed north for 0.6 miles. Turn left (west) onto SE North Bend Way. In 0.3 miles turn right (north) onto SE Mount Si Road. After crossing Middle Fork Snoqualamie River, the road curves right (northeast) and in 0.5 miles passes the trailhead to Little Si, arriving at the Mount Si trailhead in an additional 1.8 miles. (Lock your car and take your valuables with you.) – (Best Hikes Near Seattle)

Couples now welcome.

Please feel free to contact me with questions.

Hope to see you then,

Warm Regards,
May Lee Chung
MayLee.Chung(at)gmail.com