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Mt. Si (8 Miles)
US Forest Service
US National Park Service
Snowy Creek/Rock Mtn.
Area:
Central Cascades - Stevens Pass - East
Permit Required:
Trailhead Elevation:
3500 Ft.
Difficulty:
Very Strenuous
Elevation Gain:
3350 Ft.
Trail Type:
Hike
Distance Round Trip :
9.1 Miles
Trailhead Latitude:
47.807730
Peak Season:
July through September
Longitude:
-120.996010

Horses Alowed Llamas Allowed Dogs Allowed Photographic Opportunities Wildlife Viewing Wildflowers Fall Color

Conditions
Trail
Water
Other
Trail is well maintained
Unimproved water crossings
Hazardous terrain on trail


Experience

Great Hike

Ever changing scenery and a good workout are the main features of this hike.  This hike starts by following Snowy Creek approximately 2 wooded miles.  After two miles the trail breaks out into a meadow,  Rock Mountain summit at 2,600 feet above comes into view. 

On the ascent to the summit many seasonal views can be found.  Early in the season, meadows with wildflowers, later vivid Autumn colors.  In less than 1 mile from the meadow, the trail breaks out into open meadow with views of the surrounding area.

The summit of Rock Mountain used to be a Forest Service lookout.  Great territorial views can be had.  Mt. Rainier to the south and Mt. Baker to the north.  Plan to spend time at the summit to enjoy the sights.

 

Rock Mountain from meadow below

 

View towards southeast from trail

 

Rock mountain summit

 

View from summit

 

View from summit

 

Typical upper trail conditions


Nearest Town: Leavenworth, WA.


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Driving Directions:

Drive 4.1 miles east on highway US-2 from the Stevens Pass summit. Turn north (left) onto Smithbrook Road #6700 from highway US-2. Drive 4.9 miles on Smithbrook Road #6700 to the intersection of Road #6705. Turn right on Road #6705 and drive 3.5 miles to the trailhead.

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Trail inf0 contributed by: Mr. Trail
Added on: 2007-10-16 22:34:41


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