hike: little si

After realizing that we may be limited in our hikes next summer (since Sam probably will be too big to carry), we've decided do some hikes which might be too challenging for Sam next year. So, this past weekend we hiked Little Si. The beginning and end of this hike had some relatively steep and exposed areas, but the majority of the hike was really pleasant. The shaded trail winds around the forests of the mountain, and the trail is fairly level for long stretches. We walked through some very pretty areas. I think this has been one of my favorite hikes that we have done in the Northwest, despite the fact that the trail was rather heavily trafficked.

We noticed this interesting tree which had roots that arched in-and-out of the ground. In this picture, Sam is sitting underneath the tree roots.

The view of Mount Si from the top of Little Si. We also noticed some interesting hills in the distance (see the left side of the photo). I wonder how they formed.

Sam learned in this book that mountaineers wave a flag when they reach the top of a peak. He usually waves an imaginary flag when we go on hikes, but we remembered to bring an actual flag this time. He was thrilled.

I'd love to do this hike again, or even hike up halfway and do some of the rock climbing routes. There is also a Boulder Garden Loop that is an offshoot off of the main trail, which looks fun.