Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Stan's Overlook
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Hike through a mixed deciduous and old growth forest on the northwest side of Rattlesnake Mountain to a viewpoint overlooking the town of Snoqualmie with views of Snoqualmie valley and Mt Si.
Contacts
- Wed, Apr 14, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate, Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,050 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- FULL (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting time: 9:00 AM at the trailhead for the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail To get there, go east on I-90 to Exit 27. Turn right at the end of the exit and follow the road to a right turn shortly before reaching Snoqualmie Point Park. A Discover Pass is required.
The trail grade rises fairly uniformly at about 550 ft/mile for the 2 miles up to the Overlook. Only a small section (less than 3%) is shared with Mountain bikers. When hiked the fourth week of March, the trail tread was in good shape overall with an occasional tree root protruding and a few mud spots, but no significant mudholes. There is a privy at the trailhead, but it was closed due to Covid-19 restrictions in place at that time.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)