Rattlesnake Ledge

We hiked up to Rattlesnake Ledge in North Bend this morning, nice views! Windy at the ledge. 4 miles round trip with 1,160' elevation gain.

Wide angle view of Rattlesnake Lake and nearby peaks.

View from another spot on the ledge

View to the north of Mt Si and Mt Tennerife

phlox up on the ledge

violets along the trail

salmonberry blossoms along the trail

 

Rattlesnake Ledge Equinox Super Moon hike

Hiked up to Rattlesnake Ledge in North Bend on the first day of Spring to enjoy the sunset and moonrise of the Supermoon Worm Moon. This is a 4 mile round trip hike with 1,160 ft of elevation gain. When going for a late hike it's important to park in the overflow parking lot outside of the gate so you don't find you are unable to drive out after your hike.
Pano of Rattlesnake Mountain and Rattlesnake Lake before the hike:

The hike is mostly in the forest, the trail is easy to follow. There was minimal snow on the trail today.















View of Rattlesnake Lake from Rattlesnake Ledge:

 Sunset views to the northwest over North Bend

 Sunset view looking North

 Moonrise from Rattlesnake Ledge

Rattlesnake Ledge Spring Hike

We went for two hikes today in North Bend. The first hike was to Rattlesnake Ledge, 4 miles round trip with 1,160 ft of elevation gain. We could look up to Rattlesnake Ledge from the parking area.

Most of the hike is in the woods. I love the large moss and fern covered boulders.

View from the ledge looking to the east and down at Rattlesnake Lake, Mt Washington across the lake.

To the north and east, looking across North Bend towards Mt Si, Mt Teneriffe and Mailbox Peak.

We saw a few wildflowers along the trail today: