Saturday singles only spring day hike (Rattle Snake Ridge)

SINGLES ONLY!!!!!

Don't know if I will do this (SINGLE THING) much but we will see how it turns out.

This may end up being more of an experiment than anything else so bring your sense of humor.

This is a nice beginning to the summer season type of hike.. Only 4 miles round trip. We will be at the top around noon so bring some snacks for lunch.....also bring enough snacks to share with that guy or girl that was too "COOL" to bring any food.

Done this many time but here is what the PI says:

Info per. Seattle PI:

TRAIL DATA -- From Rattlesnake Lake to Rattlesnake Ledge, it is about 4 miles round trip, elevation gain 1,160 feet. The map is Green Trails Rattlesnake Mountain/Upper Snoqualmie Valley Map 205S (2002).

We will meet at the trailhead:

GETTING THERE -- On Interstate 90 eastbound, take Exit 32, turn right on 436th Avenue Southeast (Cedar Falls Road) and continue to the end of the road and parking area for Rattlesnake Ledge (920 feet).

Bring the 10 essentials and you must have a waiver on file:

http://files.meetup.c...

Please feel free to call or email with any questions. Cameron 206-*4-9152-07

More PI info:

Hike Of The Week: Once rough route is kinder and gentler

By KAREN SYKES
SPECIAL TO THE POST-INTELLIGENCER

The latest revision of the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail, which has followed several routes over the years, is the best so far for hikers who enjoy spicing up a workout with scenery.

The popular trail outside of North Bend is part of the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area, managed by the Department of Natural Resources, but the trailhead is managed by the City of Seattle and lies within the Cedar River Municipal Watershed Ecological Reserve.

The current trail starts at Rattlesnake Lake and switchbacks to the edge of the ledge and a trail junction. From the junction, turn right to visit Rattlesnake Ledge (2,079 feet) -- the destination for most hikers. When the weather is clear, you are treated to a view of Rattlesnake Lake several hundred feet directly below, views southeast to the Cedar River watershed and to the north, the upper Snoqualmie valley, North Bend and Mount Si.

From Rattlesnake Ledge, hikers seeking a longer route can return to the junction along the ledge, turn left and continue to the Middle Ledge and Upper Ledge and/or destinations beyond. For the Middle Ledge, climb 150 to 200 feet and look for an unmarked trail junction -- turn right for the Middle Ledge or go straight as far as conditions allow.

The new Rattlesnake Ledge Trail is a tad longer than the older trails. While the airy summit of Rattlesnake Ledge is the usual objective, don't miss out on the delights of the journey through the forest. The first mile is a fairy garden through an enchanted forest of boulders, moss, ferns and lichen -- running across a troll or fairy doesn't seem far-fetched on a dark, gloomy day. The boulders wear perky caps of licorice ferns and snuggle under thick, shaggy shawls of stair-step mosses.

The first view of Rattlesnake Lake is at one mile. Somewhere between the viewpoint and Rattlesnake Ledge, the new trail blends into the old, and boulders give way to dense evergreens. Then suddenly you are out of the forest and on the brink of the void. Turn right for Rattlesnake Ledge, the ultimate Zen spot. Families with small children need to exercise caution since there is no fence at the ledge.

Though fog obscured the views, we still stopped briefly at the ledge. After contemplating the void, we returned to the junction and continued to the Middle Ledge.