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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 Col Trail
Route: Col Trail, Ridge Trail, (West Rattlesnake), Pasture Trail
While the forecast had called for an almost completely cloudy day, the skies had cleared. Thus, I decided to go for a quick lunchtime jog.
Starting on Pinehurst Road, I rolled the dice and left light traction behind. Jogging up the Col Trail, I encountered very little ice. After the somewhat steep climb to the col between the Rattlesnakes, I continued up the Ridge Trail to the West Rattlesnake summit, then over to the view ledges.
With blue skies the views were quite nice. In the distance, I could see the Ossipees were covered in either ice or snow in the higher elevations.
For the descent, I jogged down the Pasture Trail.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
West Rattlesnake |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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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: |
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
12:39 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
623' |
| Destination: |
West Rattlesnake |
| Ascent Commenced: |
12:42 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
12:53 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:11 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
720' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,240' |
| Vertical Gain: |
530' |
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| Hike Ended: |
1:06 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:27 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
657' |
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The Col Trail trailhead
Looking at Red Hill and, behind it, the white Ossipee Range, from the West Rattlesnake ledges
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 Col Trail sign will be a minute or two up the path.
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