08/17/2026
Take a hike, find your view. 🌲✨
If you’re looking for big rewards with a moderate climb, **Rattlesnake Ledge** delivers every single time. Located just 40 minutes east of Seattle near North Bend, this trail winds through lush forest before popping out onto a dramatic rock outcrop overlooking the vibrant valley underneath with blue water of Rattlesnake Lake.
**Quick Trail Stats:**
* **Distance:** 4 miles round-trip
* **Elevation Gain:** 1,160 feet
* **Difficulty:** Moderate
* **Best Time to Visit:** Sunrise or early weekday mornings to beat the crowds
**Pro Tips for the Trail:**
* **Beat the Traffic:** The parking lot fills up fast on weekends, so aim to arrive before 8 AM or head up for an early evening golden hour hike.
* **Layer Up:** It can get windy at the ledge, even on warm summer days. Or like this, caught up in complete cloud cover.
* **Leave No Trace:** Pack out all trash and keep dogs on a leash—the ledge drops off steeply!
Have you hiked Rattlesnake Ledge yet, or is it still on your Pacific Northwest bucket list? Let me know below! 👇👇
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