Another Perfect Day at Rattlesnake Ledge Trail - Breathtaking Views!
My Nth visit to Rattlesnake Ledge, and today was extra special! 🌄 🅿️ 2:30 PM Parking Win: Got lucky arriving just as a group was leaving - scored a close parking spot! (Small victories count! 🎉) 🌤️ Trail Conditions: Started under cloudy skies with dappled sunlight peeking through towering evergreens 🌲 Well-shaded the entire hike - nature's perfect air conditioning! Moderate crowds (expected for a Saturday) - not shoulder-to-shoulder but definitely photo editing required for clean shots 😅 Some dusty sections, but overall an easy-moderate climb ⛰️ Summit Magic: When the sun burst through the clouds over the lake... absolutely jaw-dropping! 🤯 Saw photographers with pro gear (the views justified their effort!) Lazy me just used my phone - still got stunning pics! 📱 Bonus entertainment: Foil boarders gliding across the lake below! 🏄♂️ 📍 Trail Details: Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead (We took the 1.9-mile beginner-friendly route - perfect for casual hikers!) #SeattleHikes #RattlesnakeLedge #WeekendVibes #EasyHikes #HikeDiaries #PNWAdventures #ViewWorthTheClimb #NoFilterNeeded