Well, I know I have been a little behind on my blogging but I haven't done many hikes since my hand/wrist surgery on June 17th. Although I did enjoy recooperating from surgery in Germany during the FIFA Women's World Cup.....Congratulations to the USA on their second place win!!
Today my friend Scott and I finally hiked up to East Peak! Not even the soggy wet typical Pacific Northwest weather would keep us home.
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| It was a wet foggy day! |
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| Scott at Rattlesnake Ledge. |
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| Fog from up top the ledge! |
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| Me! |
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| Our view from East Peak......maybe someday I'll actually get to see the view. |
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| Perfect spot for lunch. |
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Headed home!
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If you've hiked to
Rattlesnake Ledges and beyond from
Rattlesnake Lake, this is a delightful alternative. The East Peak of the mountain is a 4 mile (one way) climb from the Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead located at the eastern end of Rattlesnake Lake. The summit is at 3527 feet while the trailhead is at about 950 feet, so you are looking at almost 2500 feet of elevation gain. Unfortunately for us fog was the only view we saw, but it was still an enjoyable hike.
Driving Directions: To Snoqualmie Point Park: take I-90 east to Exit 27. At the end of the off-ramp, go right and follow the road to the end. Go through the gate on the right to enter the trailhead. Straight ahead is a separate parking area for Snoqualmie Point.
To Rattlesnake Lake: take I-90 to Exit 32. Go south on 436th Ave. SE, turning into Cedar Falls Rd. SE - follow this main road 3.1 miles to the parking area for Rattlesnake Lake. To reach the trail follow an old roadbed that circles the lake to the right (as you look at it).
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