Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse

Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse

Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. Long winter hike with weather dependent views!

  • Sat, Feb 21, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,362 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 3,500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-2.5
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.*

This is a one way 11.5 mile hike.  Starting earlier on the Rattlesnake Ledge side should avoid some of the crowds.  Note the pace! I like to more or less just keep moving to stay warm.  We will take minor stops for clothing adjustments and a longer break for lunch.  If the skies are clear, we will see near and far peaks.  If it is cloudy and wet, we will stretch our inclement weather distress tolerance with a long day out! FUN! Due to the length of this hike, please do not make early/late afternoon plans.

We will meet at the Snoqualamie point trailhead 7:30 am.  We will consolidate into as few cars as possible to drive over to the Rattle Snake Ledge TH where we will start our one way traverse.  

In the end, one driver will take the other drivers to get their cars at the Rattlesnake Ledge Th.

Route/Place

Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse


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Ten Essentials PLUS microspikes

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