Rattlesnake Ledge
A popular ledge over Rattlesnake Lake and the Cedar River watershed, ~45 min from Seattle
The route
The line through Cascade foothills, Washington, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Pacific NW rain; ice in winter
Open year-round; muddy/icy in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Second-growth forest switchbacks to a granite ledge
Non-technical forest trail; the ledge has unfenced drops
Well-worn, signed; easy
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Very busy weekends; parking fills
Continue to the upper ledges for fewer people; East Peak extension
Getting there & staying
Rattlesnake Lake trailhead near North Bend, off I-90
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Seattle; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; free (Washington State DNR); parking limited
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Unfenced ledge drop-offs (fatal falls have occurred), crowds, mud
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.