Third time I've hiked this trail and the trail itself is in great shape  A few friends and I hiked the trail and had a great hike.  We saw some Fireweed and Foxglove blooming in the logged areas near the middle of the hike.  Gaia on my phone had it at 11 miles and 2630 ft of climbing.

I was disappointed to see that someone has spray painted on the rocks at the second overlook--not sure how someone decides that they would like to head out into a beautiful area and paint all over it :(   Not sure if there are WTA work parties to clean up things like this; but I'd like to help.

This hike was fantastic! Not only was it beautiful, but it also had a variety of elements that made it truly enjoyable.

We arrived at the trailhead at 8:00 am, but the gates to the parking lot were closed, so we had to park along the street. Not a problem though, as there was plenty of space. We made it to the Grand Prospect by 9:50 am and back down to the car by 11:30 am (the way down incorporated some trail running).

The trails were well-maintained and provided a variety of slopes and flat sections. This gave us the opportunity to get a good workout while enjoying the nature around us. Some sections had more condensed foliage, while others wound through spaced out trees, showcasing pockets of different scenery along the trail.

It's important to know that this is also a very popular spot for mountain bikers. While there were many bike groups as we started the trail, we only came across a few when passing through the hiking and biking cross-sections. Each cross-section was well-marked and included wooden trail gates that only allow hikers and leashed pets as the trail proceeded.

We hiked to the Grand Prospect, which was PERFECT! There were a few wooden benches to sit on (although we didn't use them), and there was a good amount of space for groups to spread out. The view of North Bend was gorgeous, with the surrounding mountains being the perfect backdrop. The overlook also had a variety of wildflowers that attracted some hummingbirds and butterflies, adding to the beauty of the moment.

10/10 would definitely hike this trail again, and I look forward to trying the extended version to Rattlesnake Mountain!

I ran from Rattlesnake Lake to Snoqualmie Point and back on a sunny Thursday. Roundtrip was about 22 miles and 6k in vert.

If you decide to do this hike point-to-point (or point-to-point-to-point) please be advised there is no water along the way - the only water source is Rattlesnake Lake. I was foolish and didn't bring enough and had to ask some mountain bikers for a refill when I got to Snoqualmie Point.

Lots and lots of people on the ledges portion of the trail (as always) and a few heading up towards Stans Overlook but I saw nobody in-between. Trail is well maintained, blowdown free, and has some nice viewpoints along the way.

It was a damp, foggy hike to the top of the ridge, but still a nice day out.  The lot was full when we arrived at 9:00am, but there was plenty of parking on the street, most of the visitors being mountain bikers.  There were more hikers than I expected, but it was definitely quieter than some of the more popular hikes in the area.  The trail was in great shape, although there are some spots where the vegetation is starting to encroach on the trail.  The bugs were out, but they aren't bad yet.

Went on memorial day Monday and it wasn't too crowded for a holiday weekend. Got there at 2:30pm and there were spots in the lot. It looked like it was originally full since cars were parked on the street outside the lot. Lots of mountain bikers but thankfully the hiking trail is separate. Trail is well maintained