Visits to some of the Snoqualmie Valley’s most popular outdoor destinations could trail off this spring if the Washington Department of Natural Resources shutters trailheads at Mount Si, Little Si, Rattlesnake Mountain and the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River.
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People who love trails are worried the state budget crisis will force the closure of some popular routes, including Mount Si and Rattlesnake Ridge.
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More than 20 trail systems and campgrounds operated statewide by the state Department of Natural Resources would close in March under Gov. Chris Gregoire’s supplemental budget.
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I hiked Little Si today. I hadn’t hiked in a long time; it was nice to get back out there. This is only 30 miles or so from my house — gotta love Seattle!

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Hard-core hikers might think of Little Si as a desperation hike for the rare occasions when its larger counterpart, Mount Si, is under snow. And indeed, kingly Mount Si looming above is hiked year-round by mountaineers staying in shape for summer climbs.
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