Lunar New Year Hike -Rattlesnake Ledge (Family Friendly)

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Seattle Outdoor Adventurers on a classic Pacific Northwest hike to Rattlesnake Ledge. This is a well maintained, popular trail with steady elevation gain, forest scenery, and a wide open overlook above Rattlesnake Lake. The hike is suitable for families and hikers with basic trail experience, and we will keep a relaxed, inclusive pace.

Meeting and Transportation
Eastgate Park and Ride (under the overpass, east side), Bellevue
(address: 14200 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue, WA 98007)
Time: 8:30 AM
Carpool:
We will coordinate carpools from the Park and Ride to the trailhead.

Hike Overview
• Trail: Rattlesnake Ledge
• Distance: about 4 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain: about 1,160 feet
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Trail Condition: Well maintained with steady uphill switchbacks
• View: Rattlesnake Lake and surrounding Cascade foothills
Kids are welcome with parent supervision. Please be realistic about your child’s hiking ability and endurance.

What to Bring
• Water and snacks
• Layered clothing and rain gear
• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
• Discover Pass or America the Beautiful Pass
• Optional trekking poles
• Optional micro-spikers or gaiters
• Ten Essentials recommended

Optional Lunar New Year Celebration
After the hike, for those who are interested, we will gather to celebrate Lunar New Year together at:
Happy Lamb Hot Pot – Bellevue
(Address: 1411 156th Ave NE STE A, Bellevue, WA 98007)
Time: around 1:30 pm, depending on when we get back from the hike.

This is completely optional and not required to attend the hike. Feel free to join if you would like to continue socializing, warm up, and celebrate the holiday together with the group.
Food and cost are individual responsibility.

Safety and Disclaimer
This is a Meetup facilitated group hike, not a guided or professionally led event. All participants are responsible for their own safety, preparation, and decision making. Please hike within your comfort level and follow Leave No Trace principles.