
Trip
Day Hike - Rattlesnake Mountain (East)
Hike from Rattlesnake Lake up and past Rattlesnake Ridge to the highest point East Peak.
- Info
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- Fri, Jun 15, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate, Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 3,517 ft
- Pace: Moderate pace, average 2 mph moving speed
- 6 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Rattlesnake Lake parking lot, 3 miles from I-90 east Exit 32 ready to hike at 8:45 am.
Full directions and carpool options will be send to all who register as soon as registration closes on June 13.
PLEASE DON'T REGISTER UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE NOTES BELOW, YOU ARE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE AND THE MEETING TIME AND LOCATION WORK FOR YOU.
If you are hoping for a ride you will have a better chance if you set your profile to "Open" and provide carpool information such as the area you live in and locations you can reach by transit to meet a driver.
BY REGISTERING THIS LEADER CONSIDERS YOU MADE A COMMITMENT TO THE TRIP. It's only good form to cancel in the event of an injury, illness or an emergency. Even if there are people on the wait list it's often difficult to move them up close to the trip date. THANK YOU!
TRIP DESCRIPTION:
Starting at Rattlesnake Lake we will hike up to Rattlesnake Ridge. We will enjoy the view and continue up to East Peak, the highest point of the Mountain. There we will have lunch and return by the same route.
This is a strenuous hike of 2,500 ft, elevation gain and 9 miles round trip. It will be taken at a moderated pace (average about 2 mph). A high standard of fitness and stamina is required.
Full trip information will be send by email to all who register as soon as sign-up closes at 5 pm on June 13.
Rattlesnake Mountain (East)
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USGS Cougar Mtn
Green Trails Rattlesnake Mtn No. 205S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter