Last month, I hiked the Lake 22 trail with two of my girlfriends Satya and Panky.This will be one of the most memorable hikes of this summer for two reasons. One,it was my first girls only hiking trip and two,for someone who rarely drives on the freeway,I drove us at speed of 75-80 mph to and from the hike on a busy freeway,Yay🎉(under the expert guidance of Satya). On June 19th at about 7.15 am the three of us left…
No,this wasn’t an easy hike by any standards,even the seasoned hikers on this trail can be found taking breaks and resting those legs as they ascend towards the Rattlesnake ledge for the breathtaking panoramic view of mountains and the gorgeous rattlesnake lake. The hike up to Rattlesnake Ledge is a sharp 1.9 miles ascend gaining a total of 1143 feet in elevation. From there, the trail goes another 3 miles on Rattlesnake Mountain, with scenic viewpoints all along the way….
Washington is known for its greenery and trails.On any warm day you’ll find trails thronged with hiker, young, old and even kids.With a bucket list of hikes to complete there are those who hike throughout the year,even in peak winters! No,I am not one of those hikers,I am though part of a facebook hiking group.Most days I am just admiring their grit as they share their conquests in the group !😛 We started hiking just last year when our summer…