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Rattlesnake Mountain
Rumney, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Rattlesnake Mountain Trail near the summit
Route: Rattlesnake Mountain Trail, (Rattlesnake Mountain), Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
With a cold, but nice afternoon, I decided to stay local and head over to Rattlesnake Mountain.
Starting at the tiny parking lot (plowed, but not much room for parking), I kept a somewhat brisk pace due to the single digit temperatures. Reaching the summit, there were excellent views in nearly all directions. While it was tempting to wait for the sunset, I didn't want to sit on the exposed peak for half an hour in below zero windchill temperatures (including the light winds). Thusly, I was able to make it back to the parking lot in daylight.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Rattlesnake Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, January 24, 2011 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:40 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
630' |
| Destination: |
Rattlesnake Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:40 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:12 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:32 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
630' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,594' |
| Distance: |
1.2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
999' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:40 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:00 |
| Hike Distance: |
2.4 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,034' |
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The Rattlesnake Mountain Trail trailhead on off Buffalo Road
Looking at Stinson Mountain from Rattlesnake Mountain
Late day sun on the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 25 west from Plymouth, then take a right onto Main Street in Rumney. Take a left onto Buffalo Road. The Rattlesnake Mountain Trail and small parking lot will eventually be on the right, after passing two rock climbing parking areas.
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