Post-work hike: Stan's Overlook, *Rain or Shine!*

Let's try this North Bend hike while the days are still getting longer, bonus points for anyone who can tell me why it's named "Stan's Overlook" ( Googled but no luck)

From WTA site:

"If you've hiked to Rattlesnake Ledges and beyond from Rattlesnake Lake, this is a delightful alternative. Thanks to the handiwork of our colleagues in the trail community, you can now reach Rattlesnake Mountain from the west, starting from a new trailhead at Snoqualmie Point.

Expect more solitude on this approach, and enjoy the fantastic views out over the Snoqualmie Valley, Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, North Bend and more...

The trail follows I-90 fairly closely, but there are times you don't remember that it is there. Still, the reality of being in a managed forest does intrude - you do see and walk through clearcuts. Fortunately, the forest canopy does get more mature as you go, and there is a delightful progression of ecosystems along the way.

The first nice viewpoint is Stan's Overlook, about 2.5 miles in (elev. 2100'). From there you can see Mt. Si and the Snoqualmie Valley. "

We'll stop there enjoy the view and a snack together before turning back.

Heidi did some reconnaissance on the TH and has created the link to Google Maps here (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37580+SE+Winery+Road,+north+bend,+wa&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hnear=37580+Winery+Rd,+North+Bend,+King,+Washington+98045&gl=us&ei=7GEFTKn5K8L7lwergOXXBg&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA&hq=&ll=47.509882,-121.843357&spn=0.006421,0.013754&z=16&iwloc=A). If you have been to this trailhead, please let us know if this location on google maps is correct.

Note: Later start time of 6:30 due to distance
Carpoolers:
Eastside: Eastgate P&R ~ 5:45 pm
Westside: Greenlake P&R at ~ 5pm

Waitlist: The waitlist is manual meaning if a spot opens up, an email will be sent to all waiting. Anyone who has more 3 or more no-shows with this group will not be moved off the waitlist unless there is a spot not otherwise filled.

Hope to see you there,

Leslie