#Hike to Stan's Overlook - #SaturdaySnapshots
Last week the senior center group had scheduled a hike in the Sunrise section of Mount Rainier. However, smoke from wildfires still burning in the area made our leaders cancel that destination and opt for a hike to Stan's Overlook on Rattlesnake Mountain instead. That turned out to be a beautiful substitute for a perfect autumn day.
(Click on photos to enlarge.)
Although this sign at the trailhead says Stan's Overlook
is 1.9 miles ahead, websites I researched gave
the distance as 2.5 miles (5 miles round trip).
That's what my FitBit said and what it felt like to me!
The trail to Stan's Overlook led relentlessly upward -
not incredibly steep but with very few flat sections.
We took occasional water breaks and paused to
catch our breath along the way.
I love the play of sunlight through the trees.
A hint of autumn was in the air and fallen leaves
dotted the trail. I started out wearing a fleece
hoodie but removed that layer as I warmed up.
View near Stan's Overlook.
I believe that's Mount Si.
Lunchtime, back near the trailhead.
This area is a City of Snoqualmie park.
Beautiful setting for a lunch break.
My FitBit says I covered 6.5 miles that day, but that includes walking around at home. By the way:
I searched online but was unable to learn the identity of "Stan" for whom the overlook is named.There are no rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain. The story goes: "The lake and nearby ridge are said to have gotten their inapt name from Seattle pioneer Arthur Denny when the rattle of seed pods on a nearby meadow frightened a road surveyor into thinking he was being attacked by a rattler. The surveyor didn't know there were no poisonous snakes in Western Washington."
More info:
Rattlesnake Mountain, Washington Trails Association
Snoqualmie Point Park
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(Click on photos to enlarge.)
Although this sign at the trailhead says Stan's Overlookis 1.9 miles ahead, websites I researched gave
the distance as 2.5 miles (5 miles round trip).
That's what my FitBit said and what it felt like to me!
The trail to Stan's Overlook led relentlessly upward -not incredibly steep but with very few flat sections.
We took occasional water breaks and paused to
catch our breath along the way.
I love the play of sunlight through the trees.A hint of autumn was in the air and fallen leaves
dotted the trail. I started out wearing a fleece
hoodie but removed that layer as I warmed up.
View near Stan's Overlook. I believe that's Mount Si.
Lunchtime, back near the trailhead.This area is a City of Snoqualmie park.
Beautiful setting for a lunch break.My FitBit says I covered 6.5 miles that day, but that includes walking around at home. By the way:
I searched online but was unable to learn the identity of "Stan" for whom the overlook is named.There are no rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain. The story goes: "The lake and nearby ridge are said to have gotten their inapt name from Seattle pioneer Arthur Denny when the rattle of seed pods on a nearby meadow frightened a road surveyor into thinking he was being attacked by a rattler. The surveyor didn't know there were no poisonous snakes in Western Washington."
More info:
Rattlesnake Mountain, Washington Trails Association
Snoqualmie Point Park
Saturday Snapshots is hosted by West Metro Mommy Reads.To participate in Saturday Snapshots: post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken, then leave adirect link to your post in the Mister Linky on the host blogsite.
To enjoy a variety of beautiful pictures from around the world visit
West Metro Mommy Reads.
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