Big Four Ice Caves June 27th 2004

First full family hike. We all had a blast except Zachary who let us know (and others on the trail) that he wanted out of the pack carrier. Had to carry Helana at times on the way down with Zach on my back. Report Coming soon!

45 minutes hrs up to the caves, half hour there, and 30 minutes down.

Getting There

From Granite Falls drive the Mountain Loop Hwy for 25 miles.. Its the next right after the Big 4 picnic area.

Pictures from the Trip
Mt. Si Trailhead
Trail looked good like this most of the whole four miles
Entering Snagflats
One of the many Snagflats information signs
Cute chipmunk/red squirrel
Haystack scramble - 3rd class
Realization that I have to come down this
Final exposed scramble to summit
The conquerer with no views yet again :(
Summit
The conquerer with no views yet again :(
Summit
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