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East Rattlesnake, West Rattlesnake
Holderness, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Up on the ridge near the viewpoint
Up on the ridge near the viewpoint

Route: East Rattlesnake Trail, Ridge Trail, Pasture Trail

Trails were mostly dry. Some slippery leaves to contend with on the Pasture Trail. Still some fall foliage colors, but probably past peak.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: East Rattlesnake
Length: Easy
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal
Destination: West Rattlesnake
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time to Trailhead: 00:04
Parking Elevation: 623'
Destination: East Rattlesnake
Time Elapsed: 00:13
Trailhead Elevation: 720'
Summit Elevation: 1,289'
Vertical Gain: 584'
Destination: West Rattlesnake
Time Elapsed: 00:12
Trailhead Elevation: 1,289'
Summit Elevation: 1,220'
Distance: .8 mile
Vertical Gain: 305'
Hike Time Elapsed: 01:02
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,016'


The East Rattlesnake Trail trailhead
The East Rattlesnake Trail trailhead

The sunrise as seen from the East Rattlesnake view point - Click to enlarge
The sunrise as seen from the East Rattlesnake view point

Heading to West Rattlesnake
Heading to West Rattlesnake

Squam Lake as seen from West Rattlesnake - Click to enlarge
Squam Lake as seen from West Rattlesnake

Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113 West from Center Sandwich. Shortly after the Mt. Morgan parking lot, take a left onto Pinehurst Road. Park outside the private property entranceway (don't block the road!), then follow the road up shortly, taking a left, then a right between two cabins. The East Rattlsnake Trail sign will be a minute or two up the path.

Back to East Rattlesnake Profile
Back to West Rattlesnake Profile




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