Snoqualmie Valley, WA
Rattlesnake Ledge
Distance
4 mi
Elev. Gain
+1 ft
Time
2–2.5 hrs
Difficulty
Moderate
ModerateRocky trail, steep near the topDog-friendlyBest: Year-round
The most-hiked trail in King County and for good reason: a direct shot up a forested hillside delivers sweeping views of Rattlesnake Lake, Cedar River Watershed, and the Cascades beyond. The ledge itself is a broad rock outcrop — bring a lunch and linger. The view-to-effort ratio is unmatched close to Seattle.
Highlights
- Rattlesnake Lake panorama from the main ledge
- Upper ledge extends the view further north with fewer crowds
- Fall color on the descent in October
- Year-round accessibility — one of few hikes climbable on winter weekdays
Trail tips
- →Arrive before 8 am on any weekend, year-round — this trail is packed
- →Upper ledge is 0.25 mi farther and far less crowded than the main ledge
- →The final push to the ledge is steep and loose — trekking poles help
- →No reservations needed; free parking fills by 9:30 am on nice days
out-and-backviewsforestaccessibledog-friendly
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