Rattlesnake Lake and Rattlesnake Ridge Trail near North Bend Washington

This is a fun little hike through the forest near Seattle. It is one of the newest trails built in 2007.
The trail is in great shape and wanders along I90 through a logged area so don't expect old growth trees.

There are great views and it is not a hard hike unless you hike all the way down to the Lake. The climb back up is a long and hard trail for sure.
Carry Green Trails map number 2055 "Rattlesnake Mountain"

Don't worry not much of a chance of seeing any rattlesnakes. We are still on the west side of the mountains.

Stans Overlook at 2.5 miles (elev. 2100') gives a great view of the Snoqualmie Valley and Mount Si. Continuing further you will reach Grand Prospect at about 5 miles. A good spot to turn around if you are not going to hike all the way to the Lake. At 6 miles you reach the highest point at East Peak. From there it is all downhill to the Rattlesnake Ledges at 8 miles and then the Rattlesnake Lake. I recommend dropping a car here before you hike from the other end. Steep hill back the way you came.

Overall, this is a good hike close to Seattle.

Directions to trail head:

Snoqualmie Point Park: I90 east to the Exit #27. Turn right at the end of ramp and then go to the end of the road. Trailhead is on the right. You will see the gate.

Rattlsnake Lake: I90 east to exit 32. Head south on 436 Ave SE. Turns into Cedar Falls Road SE. Go 3.1 miles to the large parking area for Rattlesnake Lake. You get to the trail by following the old roadbed that circles the lake to the right.