Rattlesnake lake is one of the most beautiful places in Western Washington and Puget Sound.
Come to rattlesnake lake to picnic kayak on the lake stand up and paddle on the lake bicycle or just walk around. Anyway, you get around you will enjoy the beauty, the majesty, the greatness of the area.
For those that are hiking and bicycling, the views are amazing. The rides are amazing. The trails are amazing. Just a wonderful place to spend an entire day.
Rattlesnake lake has restrooms, has handicap parking, and is very easy to get around .
The area is excellent for people with kids elderly people who might have a difficult time getting around parking is easy to get around. To fantastic place to bring anyone and to get a sense of how beautiful...
Read moreGreat hike with a balance of reward and effort. The hike is roughly 2 miles via 5 switchbacks, which takes about 2 hours up and down. The view is fantastic, even on days where you cant see fully due to weather. Great hike for new transplants to the Seattle area or when first getting into hiking. Definitely better to hit in the middle of the week, as the weekend is pretty foot traffic heavy.
Trail conditions are generally good, and ice cleats are recommended in the winter, but not needed. Currently, only overflow parking is open, which is...
Read moreThis is a nice short day trip. Rattlesnake Lake is good for individuals who merely want an hour or two of a beautiful setting and a peaceful atmosphere in which to enjoy nature. Others have an opportunity to hike on an easy or moderate trail, depending on their preference.
I felt happy to see the awesome beauty here and yet sad to see so many stumps representing the over deforestation of this area which reminded me of the unfortunate reality of what has and is currently happening all over of...
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