Something old, Something New

Our adventures this week took us to the top of an old, favorite trail in the Seattle area, Mt Si. A standard conditioning hike for experienced hikers and a challenge for newbies. We have done this one once before, in the rain, so decided that with a sunny day ahead to brave the crowds and the heat and see the view that everyone raves about.

Then, the next day, we opted for a little more solitude. We decided to try a new trail that had just had its ribbon cutting (or a revamped old trail, depending on how you want to look at it), Becklers Peak. We were the only ones on this trail and enjoyed the summit in solitude. Only met a couple of groups on their way up as we were headed down.

All in all, a great weekend. Logged about 15 miles and gained about 5000 '. My legs are just about feeling normal today. Dogs were ready to do it all again on Monday.

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Comment by Kathy Losacco on September 28, 2011 at 6:37pm: Both were day hikes.We didn't spend the night anywhere but in our own beds. Although, there was a spot just large enough for one sleeping bag at the top of Becklers Peak. One of these years I will attempt a back packing trip.

Comment by Jamie on September 28, 2011 at 3:49pm: Somehow we knew that John would be able to name the peak! I believe that corgis make great hiking pups due to their low center of gravity, stocky, muscular legs and endless stamina!

Comment by John Wolff on September 28, 2011 at 12:35pm: Wow, cool view of Baring. We'll have to check out the new Becklers Peak trail; WTA made a big deal about it.

I'm gonna work on the W Fork Foss R trail Sat. 10/1/11. Can't bring doggo. ): Check that one out; go up to Copper (Malachite?) and on the Big Heart. I don't think the bridge will be done until November, but the temporary log should be OK at low autumn water. I wrote a WTA trip report on it that tells how to find the Trout Lake Mine tunnel (the trail goes right over it).

If you like that sort of thing, There's Granite, Pratt, and Snoqualmie S of I-90; Pilchuck, DIckerman, Forgotten, and Pugh on the Mountain Loop.

Pugh is a major peak for the west side, and maybe this year isn't the best, because when there's snow, there are a couple dangerous ice-ax places up near Stujack Pass and the Straight Creek Fault (which splits the mountain), and you don't want to mess with that if there's any snow on it. But when it is totally dry, it's just an ambitious hike, 5+ miles or so, and 7200'. Near Darrington on the Mountain Loop. I've posted some pics here.

Al & Gwynn are on the lookout; we'll see you someday.