Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Trail rebuild nearing completion
10 this month · 161 reports
Snoqualmie Region
The trail to Rattlesnake Ledge is consistently reported in good condition with no snow or significant obstacles as of September 16. The road is suitable for all vehicles and no bugs have been a significant issue according to recent reports. Parking can be challenging, especially on weekends and during peak hours, with one report noting parking was on the road as of August 22. While the main ledge is very busy, reports suggest fewer people from the Middle Ledge to East Peak.
Generated from 221 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 week ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.
Rattlesnake Ledge is described as very busy and popular, with many hikers and dogs often present, especially on weekends and during peak times as noted on August 22. Some reports indicate that if solitude is desired, this hike may not be suitable, even on weekdays.
The trail is generally in good condition with no reported obstacles or mud. One report from August 22 mentioned the trail looking eroded with a dusty top layer, but this did not appear to impede hikers.
Parking can be difficult, particularly during busy times. While some reports mention ample parking even later in the day on weekdays, others noted parking out on the road by mid-morning on weekends August 22 and the lot being nearly full by 11:30 AM on a Monday.
Wildlife sightings have been minimal due to the high volume of people on the trail, as noted on August 14. One report from August 14 did mention encountering a raven, juncos, nuthatches, kinglets, and jays.
Trail rebuild nearing completion
10 this month · 161 reports
Steep climb with shifty rocks in spots
8 this month · 140 reports
Fall color arriving, a few stream crossings
8 this month · 138 reports
Fall colors arriving at the top
5 this month · 201 reports
False summits and rock stairs abound
5 this month · 137 reports
Trail is a dry creek bed, very rocky
5 this month · 116 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
I do Rattlesnake when I want to do a hike in less than 2 hours but get a solid workout in! However, I never go on weekends due to the crowds. Generally, it takes me exactly 90 minutes to complete this...
Hiked part way with a friend and their cat, turned around half way due to the cat being a cat :) lovely hike at any time, but a little bit too busy for my liking. it is a very popular hike, so if you ...
A wonderful four miles up to East Peak on a holiday morning. The initial climb to the first ledge was the majority of the uphill trek, mostly light rocky trail with a good amount of human traffic. Goi...
One of the most beautiful hikes you can find and so close to Seattle. But trail is pretty busy.
One of the prettiest hikes less than an hour from Seattle. But as expected, the trail was really busy.
very good
This is almost a urban hike, close to major population center, wide trail, lots of people and dogs but it was a great experience. We started early at 9am and the parking lot was fairly empty, not surp...
An interesting August weekend that had us decide to make a quick "sunrise" hike up Rattlesnake this morning. I say sunrise because there was no view to see lol. Socked in the entire time.Rain picked u...
A second time this year at Rattlesnake Ledge.Given how difficult it was to find parking last time, we reached the trailhead at sunrise. Parking was easy peasy. When we reached the ledge, it was all ou...