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West Rattlesnake, East Rattlesnake
Holderness, NH, Sandwich, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Old Bridle Path
Route: Old Bridle Path, Ridge Trail, (West Rattlesnake), Ridge Trail, (East Rattlesnake), Ridge Trail, (West Rattlesnake), Ridge Trail, Old Bridle Path
It was finally time for another light jog. With seasonably warm (read: above freezing) temperatures, I snowshoe jogged up the Old Bridle Path, then continued on lesser packed trail over to East Rattlesnake and back. Nice to have spring in the air, if only for a day or two.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
West Rattlesnake |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
| Destination: |
East Rattlesnake |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, February 17, 2011 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:24 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
815' |
| Destination: |
West Rattlesnake |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:24 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:38 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:14 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
815' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,240' |
| Distance: |
.9 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
440' |
| Destination: |
East Rattlesnake |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:39 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:54 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:15 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,240' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,289' |
| Distance: |
.8 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
374' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:24 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:00 |
| Hike Distance: |
3.4 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,252' |
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The Old Bridle Path trailhead at the back of the parking area
Looking at Squam Lake from West Rattlesnake
The Ridge Trail on the way to East Rattlesnake
Looking at Red Hill from East Rattlesnake
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113 West from Center Sandwich. The West Rattlesnake parking lot is on the left at a height of land, across from the Mt. Morgan parking area. The Old Bridle Path trailhead is located at the back of the parking lot.
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