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raz2sea
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PostSun Apr 26, 2009 8:39 pm 
So another one of my patented late starts today, same as last weekend, 2 PM. Decided for a less painful hike than Oyster Dome and heading for the Rattlesnake Ledges seemed to fit the bill, 4mi RT just under 1200ft of gain. A quick phone call to wish my Dad a Happy B-day (who's no hiker slouch himself: Grand Canyon - Rim to Rim to Rim, 6 times, usually in Aug, yea my Dad goes Epic smile.gif) Hit the trail by 2:10 and it's pretty gentle grade all the way up. Was several shed sized boulders along the trail, hope no one was around when these came down eek.gif
Big a$$ boudler
Big a$$ boudler
Trail was very busy with both human and canine travelers. I am surprised the trail is so narrow for such a Supertrailway that Rattlesnake is. Found myself having to pull off to the side very frequently to allow people to pass. Reached the lower ledge about 3:15. Very crowded, maybe 30 people at the most, but I was still able to work in a few pics while up there. Enjoyed about 45 minutes at the ledge, was thinking about checking out the middle and upper ledges but decided to head back down to get home and cook dinner. Few pics I took:
MFK Snoqualmie
MFK Snoqualmie
Mt Si and North Bend
Mt Si and North Bend
Small sample of the crowds up there and MFK Snoq. again
Small sample of the crowds up there and MFK Snoq. again
Looking back at the middle and upper ledges with North Bend
Looking back at the middle and upper ledges with North Bend
The new Rattlesnake Lake Memorial swinmming pool (NOTE: I did not play with the color on this pic, this was how it came off the camera)
The new Rattlesnake Lake Memorial swinmming pool (NOTE: I did not play with the color on this pic, this was how it came off the camera)
Looking to the South into Green Valley
Looking to the South into Green Valley
"I've heard of nose bleed seats before but this is rediculous!"
"I've heard of nose bleed seats before but this is rediculous!"
Cedar Butte, Mt Washington and McClellan Butte
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Cedar Butte, Mt Washington and McClellan Butte
Lake was down so much you could walk across the lake bed back to the cars
Lake was down so much you could walk across the lake bed back to the cars
This was a pretty good hike for me, as usual the first time I've been here. Felt pretty strong all the way, never really got tired and my legs are definetly not sore like they were after Oyster Dome. Will definetly re-visit and try the traverse of the entire ridge.

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Elvis
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PostSun Apr 26, 2009 10:33 pm 
Thanks for sharing R2S. Fantastic moody clouds and I've never seen Rattlesnake looking so awesome!

"Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas." ~John Dryden My Trip List
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seawallrunner
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PostMon Apr 27, 2009 12:48 am 
*LOVE* the cloud shots. "Looking back at the middle and upper ledges with North Bend" it's like the mountain sprouted some wings. Beautiful work Rich.

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Gil
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PostMon Apr 27, 2009 7:23 am 
Ditto on the clouds, Rich!

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raz2sea
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PostMon Apr 27, 2009 8:43 am 
Thanks to all for the comments. Ahh the joy of discovering GND filters smile.gif

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bobbi
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PostMon Apr 27, 2009 8:29 pm 
way to get some hiking in raz...... cool boulder and swimming pool photos! looks like some of the folks in the nose bleed section can be my relatives biggrin.gif did you invite them? keep on hiking...before you know it, it'll be time for marmot and 7 lakes basin!

bobbi ૐ "Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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summithound
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PostWed Apr 29, 2009 4:06 pm 
Way to get out and enjoy the day raz2sea. You managed to get some really great photographs!

Pain is just weakness leaving the body.
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PostWed Apr 29, 2009 11:39 pm 
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