Rattlesnake Ledge is one of the classically easy suburban hikes near Seattle. The trail is incredibly popular, even on a gloomy day like today. A bank of low clouds hung tightly to the ground at the trailhead and didn't let up for a moment during the trek up. The trail was in excellent shape following a gentle grade parallel to the shore of Rattlesnake Lake, which is low pending the onset of autumn rains. It was a bit surprising to see joggers on the way down the trail as I worked my way up but it is a testament to the easy access and smooth surface.
I made it to the top in about 50 minutes, spent 3 minutes catching my breathe and headed back to the car so I could rush to Bellevue for a haircut. The trail has become especially popular with the middle-aged Asian crowd- I suspect a church connection but I don't know for sure. The fog began to burn off once I dropped back down to lake, promising a pleasant remainder of the day and the possibility of another hike tomorrow.
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