Rattlesnake Mountain (West)

An easy to strenuous hike along Rattlesnake Mountain starting from the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead. Hike up to 13.4 miles and 2,420 feet of elevation gain, reaching Stan's Overlook, Grand Prospect and the East Peak. Enjoy many great views from the ridge!

getting there

From I-90, take Exit 27 and turn right.  Arrive at Snoqualmie Point Park, a large day-use parking lot and picnic area, in about a half mile.

on the trail

The trail follows I-90 fairly closely, but much of the time you'll forget it's there.  Hike up a trail with a mix of new and old growth forest with some open spaces on a clearly marked well maintained trail.

Stan's Overlook (2,100 ft)

Reach the the first viewpoint, Stan's Overlook (2,100 ft), in 2.4 miles and 1,020 feet of elevation gain. From there, you can see Mount Si and the Snoqualmie Valley. It's 5 miles round trip and 1,020 feet of elevation gain.

Grand Prospect (3,100 ft)

Continue on and arrive at Grand Prospect (3,100 ft) in another 2.5 miles and 1,000 feet of elevation gain.  This precipice is due south of the town of North Bend. It's 9.8 miles and 2,200 feet of elevation gain round trip.

Rattlesnake Mountain, East Peak (3,500 ft)

Reach the East Peak in another 1.8 miles and 400 feet of elevation gain.  Great views abound from here! 13.4 miles and 2,420 feet of elevation gain round trip.

  • Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
  • Length: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,420 ft
  • 3,500 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Rattlesnake Mtn No. 205S
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Day Hike - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Trip
A day hike of 8.4 miles on rattlesnake mountain at a pace of 2-2.5 mph.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
6 participants on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Mar 21
Seattle Branch
Shyam Gollakota

Day Hike - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Trip
Rising Up to Spring 2024 mini-conditioning series. Not for beginner hikers. This is one in
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
4 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 25
Foothills Branch

CHS 2 Hike - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
We'll hike up Rattlesnake Mountain starting from the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead first reaching Stan's Overlook
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 25; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Todd Enos

CHS 1 Hike - Stan's Overlook

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 25; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Andy Zavada

CHS 2 Hike - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph). A hike along Rattlesnake Mountain
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, May 5, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 17; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Ann Taft

June Hikes: 3.5 to 6 miles, 400 to 1,500 feet gain - Stan's Overlook

Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course June hike.
Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 3; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
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  • Stan's Overlook
  • Grand Prospect
  • Rattlesnake Mountain
  • Rattlesnake Mountain, East Peak
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