Same here. Definitely is a zoo. Went up yesterday and had to deal with some college kids in sweatpants running around throwing snowballs and yelling into their cell phones. Definitely the last time I do Si for a while. Next time I do it, It'll be in a crappy weather. Could use a bit more of a challenge and a smaller crowd haha.
Usually done as a run, often times I do repeats when training up for an ultra race. PR: 45 minutes up, 30 minutes down.
MachSix - Dec 22, 2010 11:29 am Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2010
Training
Training for Denail
LuminousAphid - Nov 28, 2010 1:23 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2008
Also good off-season and great views
No 003, personal climber's log.
Unrelenting and frosty is how I remember this hike, I don't believe I went onto the haystack the first time (March 21, 2008) but made it to the true summit on the second attempt.
i am 8 years old and i climbed the hay stack class 3.
Paul86 - Sep 14, 2010 3:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
Great Time
I can see why they say this trail is good to use for training for Rainier. The view from the top is incredible.
Arkitekt - Jul 19, 2010 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2004
Started Late
I started this hike very late and ended up coming down the trail by cell phone lights. Once I got to the car I realized i had 4 flashlights IN MY CAR! I've learned a lot since then.
awilsondc - May 23, 2010 3:34 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2010
Just to check it off the list
I usually avoid super crowded trails, but it was raining so I figured it would be a good day to avoid said crowds. There were still plenty of people... On the trail I saw: a guy hiking in aquasocks, a guy hiking in flip flops, a completely out of shape lady crying on the side of the trail, a couple kids blasting "I believe I can fly" with a portable music set up, shirtless guy (in 40 degree weather), plenty of people wearing cotton (it was raining) and many other interesting folks. The best part was the haystack scramble. Great class 3 scramble! even in the rain! :) Glad I went, but I probably won't be back.
TimmyC - May 8, 2010 5:49 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
Sunny and warm(ish)
Crowds weren't bad on the way up due to an early-enough start, insane on the way down, but, because it was sunny for the second day in a row after a stretch of positively evil weather, the masses of people were all in really good, friendly moods. Crowded but fun, and, oh, did I mention the sunny weather?!
Boonie1 - Apr 21, 2010 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2010
1st of the new year!
1st to the summit on the 1st of the new year.
Ice pellets and cold wind.
RokIzGud - Mar 22, 2010 1:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
Walk Up Route
The walk up wasent worth it for the short scramble ;)
Mike Lewis - Mar 16, 2010 1:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
night pictures on Si
Spent the night on top with Mark and family to view the fireworks.
GERTS - Feb 25, 2010 8:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 1995
First Asent
My parents were living in North Bend, WA and I went to see them and my father took me up mt si. I never felt that rush of the mountains befor. I have been hooked ever sence.
scottmitch - Feb 9, 2010 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1988
my first mtn
climbed with my dad and brother
Cascade Scrambler - Jan 25, 2010 12:24 am Date Climbed: Jan 24, 2010
A different perspective
Ascended to the summit of Si via the Teneriffe fire road, essentially coming in from the northeast. I would not recommend this route to anyone- it's a tedious, worthless road slog. The only saving grace was the amazing view of the snow covered Haystack from the north- a view most folks never see.
fzte - Dec 20, 2009 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2009
My first summit
Got an early start as the sun was coming up. Climbed with 35lbs of water bottles in my pack to condition my legs. Great view from the summit gave way to fog, wind, and clouds shortly after getting there.
Mountainjeff - Nov 11, 2009 10:02 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009
Snowy Fall Hike
Snow started about 1 mile from the haystack. too much ice on the haystack to go up, so the viewpoint had to do. Beautiful views and a fun hike.
Bryan K - Oct 19, 2009 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2007
Everyone's mountain
Who in the Seattle are hasn't climbed this summit. Everyone and their brother has hiked this trail way too many times. I'm set with doing it just once.
ericwillhite - Oct 8, 2009 4:56 am Date Climbed: Apr 5, 1993
CzechMark - Jan 31, 2011 9:24 pm
Re: Lost trackSame here. Definitely is a zoo. Went up yesterday and had to deal with some college kids in sweatpants running around throwing snowballs and yelling into their cell phones. Definitely the last time I do Si for a while. Next time I do it, It'll be in a crappy weather. Could use a bit more of a challenge and a smaller crowd haha.
ExcitableBoy - Dec 28, 2010 9:13 am
Too many times to countUsually done as a run, often times I do repeats when training up for an ultra race. PR: 45 minutes up, 30 minutes down.
MachSix - Dec 22, 2010 11:29 am Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2010
TrainingTraining for Denail
LuminousAphid - Nov 28, 2010 1:23 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2008
Also good off-season and great viewsNo 003, personal climber's log.
Unrelenting and frosty is how I remember this hike, I don't believe I went onto the haystack the first time (March 21, 2008) but made it to the true summit on the second attempt.
juneauhiker - Nov 9, 2010 9:02 pm
mmmhmmmmSummit to Ourselves?
Coyotzin - Sep 18, 2010 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
bording traili am 8 years old and i climbed the hay stack class 3.
Paul86 - Sep 14, 2010 3:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
Great TimeI can see why they say this trail is good to use for training for Rainier. The view from the top is incredible.
Arkitekt - Jul 19, 2010 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2004
Started LateI started this hike very late and ended up coming down the trail by cell phone lights. Once I got to the car I realized i had 4 flashlights IN MY CAR! I've learned a lot since then.
awilsondc - May 23, 2010 3:34 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2010
Just to check it off the listI usually avoid super crowded trails, but it was raining so I figured it would be a good day to avoid said crowds. There were still plenty of people... On the trail I saw: a guy hiking in aquasocks, a guy hiking in flip flops, a completely out of shape lady crying on the side of the trail, a couple kids blasting "I believe I can fly" with a portable music set up, shirtless guy (in 40 degree weather), plenty of people wearing cotton (it was raining) and many other interesting folks. The best part was the haystack scramble. Great class 3 scramble! even in the rain! :) Glad I went, but I probably won't be back.
TimmyC - May 8, 2010 5:49 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
Sunny and warm(ish)Crowds weren't bad on the way up due to an early-enough start, insane on the way down, but, because it was sunny for the second day in a row after a stretch of positively evil weather, the masses of people were all in really good, friendly moods. Crowded but fun, and, oh, did I mention the sunny weather?!
Boonie1 - Apr 21, 2010 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2010
1st of the new year!1st to the summit on the 1st of the new year.
Ice pellets and cold wind.
RokIzGud - Mar 22, 2010 1:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
Walk Up RouteThe walk up wasent worth it for the short scramble ;)
Mike Lewis - Mar 16, 2010 1:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
night pictures on SiSpent the night on top with Mark and family to view the fireworks.
GERTS - Feb 25, 2010 8:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 1995
First AsentMy parents were living in North Bend, WA and I went to see them and my father took me up mt si. I never felt that rush of the mountains befor. I have been hooked ever sence.
scottmitch - Feb 9, 2010 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1988
my first mtnclimbed with my dad and brother
Cascade Scrambler - Jan 25, 2010 12:24 am Date Climbed: Jan 24, 2010
A different perspectiveAscended to the summit of Si via the Teneriffe fire road, essentially coming in from the northeast. I would not recommend this route to anyone- it's a tedious, worthless road slog. The only saving grace was the amazing view of the snow covered Haystack from the north- a view most folks never see.
fzte - Dec 20, 2009 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2009
My first summitGot an early start as the sun was coming up. Climbed with 35lbs of water bottles in my pack to condition my legs. Great view from the summit gave way to fog, wind, and clouds shortly after getting there.
Mountainjeff - Nov 11, 2009 10:02 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009
Snowy Fall HikeSnow started about 1 mile from the haystack. too much ice on the haystack to go up, so the viewpoint had to do. Beautiful views and a fun hike.
Bryan K - Oct 19, 2009 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2007
Everyone's mountainWho in the Seattle are hasn't climbed this summit. Everyone and their brother has hiked this trail way too many times. I'm set with doing it just once.
ericwillhite - Oct 8, 2009 4:56 am Date Climbed: Apr 5, 1993
2, 3 maybe 4 timesYes, but I've mowed the lawn at the trailhead 5 times! Who's done that! Map at http://www.willhiteweb.com/snoqualmie_pass/mount_si/north_bend_233.htm