A quick post-voting hike up West Rattlesnake Mt.
| Date: | 11-08-2022 |
| Location: | Holderness, NH |
| Distance: | 2.1 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 808′ |
| Total Time: | 2 hr 09 min |
| Parking: | 10+ cars |
| Difficultly Rating: | Easy |
Some collogues and myself decided to do a short post voting hike.
It was a chilly start to our Rattlesnake Mt. hike over Squam Lake. Temps were in the mid to high 40’s when we arrived at the trail head. The wind was blowing around 20-25 miles per hour and that made it feel a little colder.
The trail was free of debris, but leaves were piled thick on some sections hiding some roots, rocks, and depth of steps. Caution needs to be taken to insure we did not slip or tip.
There were several signs along the trail stating that there was work being done. We noticed a bunch of logs that were brought up and waiting to be used. Overall, the trail was in very good shape and been well cared for.
When we arrived at the ledges of West Rattlesnake the views were spectacular and we had the summit to ourselves.
We sat and enjoyed the warm sun on the rocks for a bit. The air was crisp and clear and there were no clouds in the sky. This was a perfect hike for today and everyone really enjoyed it.
