Mount Teneriffe

Riverpoint, Washington

4.3/5

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Distance

13.02 miles

Elevation Gain

4564 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Jason Graham

A scenic day hike that offers beautiful views and a side trip to a waterfall.

Begin your hike from the large trailhead parking area, on a half-mile access trail which switchbacks up from the lot and through the forest. At the junction, turn left on the old logging road. Climb gently through young forest for 1.5 miles passing a side trail to the popular Teneriffe Falls. Just past the intersection with the Roaring Creek Trail you begin switchbacking at a steeper incline for 2.7 miles.

Come to a T intersection signed with another map of the area. A left here takes you via a connector trail to the base of the Mount Si haystack; but Teneriffe is found to your right.

The summit push is a very short rocky scramble to the top. From the summit, the Snoqualmie Valley spreads out below, with 360-degree mountain views, from Mailbox Peak to the east, to the distant snowy summits of Mount Baker and Glacier Peak to the north, and of course, Mount Rainier to the south.

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Mount Teneriffe Reviews

Chloe Donlan

Trailblazer

Mount Teneriffe

12/10/17

This is a great option for people who want a great workout and want to skip the crowds associated with Mt. Si or Mailbox Peak. Super long - my dad and I were both exhausted at the end. Reminded me of Paradise -> Muir on Rainier, to be honest. Only snow on the top portion of the trail as of 12/10, but microspikes and trekking poles highly recommended year-round... This is steep and the higher you go, the looser the dirt and rocks. Echoing what Jason said below, your day isn't complete without Scotts Dairy Freeze (try the blackberry milkshake).

4.0

Lauren Hobday

Beginner

Mount Teneriffe

02/26/16

This hike is a must do! It is pretty difficult however. After the falls it's pretty much at a 15%-20% gradient to the top. But the views are breath taking and the way to the top is magical! I did bring my pup with me, which I would not recommend. There are some rock faces you have to climb up...so that was challenging to say the least. The view at the top is a 360 view. If you're reading, GO!! you'll love it :)

5.0

Jason Horstman

Wayfinder

Mount Teneriffe

01/12/16

Although this one is a haul, it's definitely worth the extra effort for a little solitude and better views than nearby Mt Si. Some of the best views are to be had from the summit of Mt Teneriffe, with peaks such as Mt Rainier, Glacier Peak, and even Mt Baker visible on a clear day. And don't forget to stop at either North Bend Bar & Grill or Scott's Dairy Freeze for some great post hike eats.

4.0

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