Near Ridge Trail
Sunrise on West Rattlesnake
Near Ridge Trail
Squam from Rattlesnake.
Near Ridge Trail
Another beautiful January day in NH.
Near Ridge Trail
View from East Rattlesnake ledges.

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Ridge Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This trail provides the most direct route in-between the Rattlesnakes.
0.7
mi
Distance
235
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.75mi
Distance
235ft
Elevation Gain
278ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,238ft
High Point
980ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts near the ledges on West Rattlesnake and heads east to East Rattlesnake. Follow the green plastic diamonds. This trail passes by the summit of West Rattlesnake (on the left) and descends to the Col Trail. The Col Trail enters from the right, then turns left off the Ridge Trail in a few yards. The trail passes East Rattlesnake Trail (on the right), then passes a view. The trail turns left and ends at the Butterworth Trail. For the true summit of East Rattlesnake, continue to the small hill directly ahead of the Ridge Trail.

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Contributors
David Smith