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West Rattlesnake
Holderness, 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
After some snow and rain, the satellite imagery showed the clouds moving out. Though it looked like there was a good chance the fog wouldn't lift in time for the sunset, I decided to head out for a short hike anyways, as I suspected that, in the event the fog lifted in time, and that I finished this rediculous run-on sentence, the sunset display would be great.
I was pleased to see the new parking area was complete - it was under construction the last time I was in the area. Larger than the Mt. Morgan lot, the entrance provides a better look up and down 113, whereas the Mt. Morgan parking lot has a blindspot looking east. At the back of the parking lot is a new trailhead for the Old Bridle Path, thus cutting off a few vertical feet.
Surprisingly, no one had been up the Old Bridle Path today. In previous experiences, the trail has been broken out almost instantly after weather events.
While I could see signs of clearing as I had driven to the trailhead, it was clear (figuratively, not literally) that there was still plenty of fog in the area. After reaching the highpoint, I headed back to the ledges and waited.
Though there was a limited view of the eastern shores of Squam Lake, there wasn't much else to see. I waited for a bit, but then gave up like the French and headed back down. As I neared the parking lot, I could see the fog had lifted from much of the Squam Range, but not from the lake. Had there been another 30 minutes of sunlight, I suspect the sunset would have been spectacular.
| 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: |
Moderate (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, December 1, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:34 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
815' |
| Destination: |
West Rattlesnake |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:35 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:56 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:21 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
815' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,240' |
| Distance: |
.9 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
440' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:39 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:05 |
| Hike Distance: |
1.8 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
455' |
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The Old Bridle Path trailhead at the back of the new parking area
Looking at Squam Lake from West Rattlesnake
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113 West from Center Sandwich. The new (2008) 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 new parking lot.
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