Name: Talus Loop Trail
Rating: 3.8

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Branching off the Mt. Si trail, this trail is much skinnier and less crowded. If you're not up for going to the summit of Mt. Si, this is a highly recommended alternative loop.

The trail winds in and out of drainages through tons of ferns and old growth forest. It's generally wetter and more lush where this trail travels compared to Mt. Si.

Near the top, you cross a talus field with outstanding views to the south, similar to those at the summit of Mt. Si.

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3.8 from 10 votes

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Oct 16, 2021

R Wu

Distance and time includes Mt. Si trail connections. 4mi — 2h 17m

Jul 5, 2021

Jonathan Zhu

Jul 11, 2020

Elizabeth Frazier

Busy on Mt Si, then very few others once on Talus Loop. Steady incline to talus slope. Overall, trail in good condition, slightly overgrown in places.

Jun 16, 2020

Mike Foster

Dec 8, 2019

Yan Sanzharevskyi

Jun 29, 2019

Michael Reed

Apr 15, 2019

Grace Hamilton

Aug 27, 2018

Amy Mags

Great hike on the way down from Mt Si train. Reconnects with the beginning of Mt Si trail to get back to the parking lot. 1.3mi

May 13, 2018

Ken Powers

4.1mi

May 6, 2018

Sebastian Thimmig

Apr 29, 2018

Jena M

Jul 27, 2017

Morgan Christoffer

Lovely trail without the crowds, great for an after work hike with the pup. 3.7mi — 2h 00m

Jul 8, 2017

James Hanley

1.3mi

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Talus Loop Trail

“An excellent loop with great views make this a good alternative to the Mt. Si summit. ”

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