Ascent of Rattlesnake Mountain on 2016-10-05| Other People: | Solo Ascent
Only Party on Mountain | | Date: | Wednesday, October 5, 2016 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Rattlesnake Mountain | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 3480 ft / 1060 m |
Ascent Trip ReportI went for this peak as it was the tallest prominence peak in the area that was a very close drive to Seattle and where I was staying. Parking is good. The trail to the ledges is in fine condition
The ledges have some cavernous erosion near the lower ledge and a nice view of the lake below. The second ledge is nice as well. The trip to the top of the mountain is monotonous but at least it has 2,500 feet of prom. soooooooo I had to go grab it too.
Total trip time to the ledges, then up the tower at the tallest East Peak and then back to the ledges for one last look and then back to car.......1 hr- 40 min up and 1 hr- 15 min down. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 1580 ft / 481 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 1580 ft / 481 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 5.2 mi / 8.4 km | | Grade/Class: | 1 | | Quality: | 3 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Cool, Breezy, Overcast
48F | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 1530 ft / 466 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 1480 ft / 451 m; Extra: 50 ft / 15m | | Loss on way in: | 50 ft / 15 m | | Distance: | 2.6 mi / 4.2 km | | Route: | Rattlesnake Trail to East Peak | | Start Trailhead: | Saddle at the Ledges 2000 ft / 609 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 1530 ft / 466 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 1480 ft / 451 m; Extra: 50 ft / 15m | | Gain on way out: | 50 ft / 15 m | | Distance: | 2.6 mi / 4.2 km | | Route: | same | | End Trailhead: | Saddle at the ledges 2000 ft / 609 m | Ascent Part of Trip: Seattle in 24 hours4
Complete Trip Sequence:
Total Trip Gain: 5829 ft / 1777 m Total Trip Loss: 5784 ft / 1764 m |
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