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jhawkweapon OP t1_j9qasys wrote

Reply to comment by rosesandpiglets in Rattlesnake Ledge Trail. I love how close to Seattle these views are. by jhawkweapon

That's the truth. It can get pretty busy in the summer.

It's really the perfect winter trail... super close to the city if you're trying to squeeze in a quick after-work hike before the sun goes down.

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lovesmtns t1_j9qblhi wrote

Yeah, when it's crowded, it's really crowded :).

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lurkerfromstoneage t1_j9svqm9 wrote

Last time I did it in winter was almost exactly a year ago to the day. It was snowy, cold and VERY mucky muddy. LOTS of people totally unprepared for it, as in younger folks wearing flip flops with white socks, white converse no socks, etc. Slipping and sliding around because the packed snow turned into a slide at times. Needless to say, it was still busy but pretty dicey. At the top too, a slick snowy slide that gives me chills thinking about how easy it would be to lose footing and spill over…. Ah!! Wouldn’t do again in those conditions lol. Totally depends on the day. Your shot looks a LOT LOT clearer than that visit.

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