Trip
Day Hike - Rattlesnake Mountain (East)
Let's take advantage of the sunny weather and hike up Rattlesnake Mountain from Rattlesnake Lake to East Peak! ***We will be accompanied by Zoe, a chocolate lab.***
Contacts
Elizabeth Nakashima
Primary Leader
- Mon, Jan 19, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate, Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0mph
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We will start from the Rattlesnake Lake TH and hike to the ledges and continue on to East Peak. Current weather forecast suggests there will not be an issue with snow. However, please bring microspikes just in case. We will hike at 2mph average but will adjust the pace as needed.
Discover Pass is required to park in the main parking lot. There is small overflow lot prior to the main parking where passes are not required.
An email will be sent prior to the hike with more details.
Rattlesnake Lake Trailhead by the gate at 8am, ready to hike by 8:15.
Route/Place
Rattlesnake Mountain (East)
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USGS Cougar Mtn
Green Trails Rattlesnake Mtn No. 205S - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
Trip Reports