Rattlesnake Ridge Hiking Trail Near Seattle


If you're looking for good hiking trails near Seattle, you may want to consider Rattlesnake Ridge.  It's about a 45 minute drive east of Seattle on I-90, close to North Bend.  I get there by taking exit 32 on I-90 and driving about four miles south on 436th Ave SE.  Be prepared for some moderate to intermediate hiking with a good deal of elevation change and lots of switchbacks.  Bring your hiking shoes, a water bottle, snacks, and a camera. 

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The hiking trail at Rattlesnake Ridge is nice and wide for the most part but it does get narrow in places.  About a mile and a half into your hike, you'll come to a fork in the trail and if you take a right, there's an overlook on a large rock outcropping (this is why you brought the camera).  If you're still feeling good, I suggest going back to where the trail splits and hiking a little further up the mountain to find the second overlook. It gives you a chance to get some cool shots of all the people on the first overlook.  This part of the trail looks a little less traveled, but it's probably my favorite part of the hike and you definitly don't feel like you're less than an hour from Seattle.

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Feel free to bring your dog hiking with you (you will need a leash) and the kids will have fun with the chipmunks on the overlook.  It's about a one hour hike in and out so you may want to bring a light lunch, but trail mix should suffice.  As long as you're in decent shape this is a fun hike and you get rewarded with some wonderful views of Mt. Si, the Cascades, and Rattlesnake Lake.  The hiking trail at Rattlesnake Ridge is a great place to get some mud on your boots.

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Posted by Jeff Gray on 10/13/2011 12:47 PM   Comments (5)   in the ActiveRain Channel   hiking trails, rattlesnake ridge, seattle  
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5 Comments on Rattlesnake Ridge Hiking Trail Near Seattle

OCT
13
2011

This is such a fun hike.  My dog loves it and especially the treat he gets when we get to the top.  It's going to be a few months before I do this one again....it's freezing out!!!
2:11pm • #1
OCT
14
2011

I do this one at least once a year, in the summer you can get a swim in after the hike to cool off. it's even good in the winter with a bit of snow, when the trail is wide open for the dogs to run and play freely. 

 
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OCT
17
2011
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Welcome to the Activerain family and I do have say that if they hired you, you must be something special. 
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17
2011
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That looks like a beautiful hike, Jeff.  Thanks again for the help!
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06
2012
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Jeff, beautiful scenery! Nothing like a great hike to remind you of how fortunate we are to live in such beautiful places!
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