Rattlesnake Ledge Trail
Join your fellow Newcomer hikers as we welcome autumn with this moderately challenging scenic, forested hike up from Rattlesnake Lake up to the lower level of Rattlesnake Ledge, with views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Rattlesnake Lake and Chester Morse Lake. We'll hike approximately four miles round trip along a well-maintained trail, with an elevation gain of about 1,160 feet. Wear sturdy hiking boots and layers, and bring water and a snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.
There are porta-potties at the trailhead.
This hike replaces the previously calendared hike at Lord Hill Park, due to trail closures at that location.
Optional post-hike lunch at Rio Bravo, located at 247 North Bend Way, North Bend, about a 10 minute drive from Rattlesnake Ledge.
Parking & Directions:
Free parking in Rattlesnake Ledge Trail parking lot or nearby southern lot next to Rattlesnake Lake.
From I-90 East take exit 32 for 436th Avenue SE. Turn right onto 436th Avenue SE, also signed as Cedar Falls Road SE. Proceed about four miles down the road to the Rattlesnake Lake parking lot on the right. We'll meet at the trailhead on the northwest side of the lake.
Register Online:
- Deadline: Saturday, October 11th
- Registration limit: 12
- Members only
- Event host for questions: Nancy Wever
If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:
Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.
- Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
- Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
- Click the Cancel Registration link.
(Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
- Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
How Waitlists Work:
- If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
- She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
- If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
- Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.
ABOUT THE GROUP:
Group members lead outings of varying length and difficulty. Destinations are normally within a 90-minute drive of Seattle.
Hike leaders are needed for future months. Please contact Group Leaders Elaine Moreen & Nancy Wever to volunteer to lead a hike, or if you have a question.
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