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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 down the Old Bridle Path
Looking down the Old Bridle Path

Route: Old Bridle Path

Since the recent warm weather had melted out a most of the snow in the lower elevations in the Lakes Region, I took advantage of the conditions and went for a jog up West Rattlesnake via the Old Bridle Path. I was glad that I opted to wear Microspikes, as much of the trail had a layer of blue ice under a dusting of powder.

While some parts of the state were stuck in clouds, there were decent views from the near-summit ledges.


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


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Hike Commenced: 3:26 PM
Parking Elevation: 815'
Destination: West Rattlesnake
Ascent Commenced: 3:26 PM
Summit Reached: 3:37 PM
Time Elapsed: 00:11
Trailhead Elevation: 815'
Summit Elevation: 1,240'
Distance: .9 miles
Vertical Gain: 440'
Hike Ended: 3:52 PM
Hike Time Elapsed: 00:26
Hike Distance: 1.8 miles
Hike Vertical Gain: 455'


The Old Bridle Path trailhead at the back of the parking area
The Old Bridle Path trailhead at the back of the parking area

Looking west from West Rattlesnake - Click to enlarge
Looking west from West Rattlesnake

Topographic map of West 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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