The weather turned perfect this afternoon so we couldn't resist an after-work lap of Rattlesnake. The GPS claims it was 4.6 miles and 1200 vertical from the parking to the ledge and back.
Arrived at the parking a bit after 3:30pm. Plenty of parking, maybe half the first row of the main lot was full and a handful of cars scattered about the rest of the lot. We were regularly encountering other parties on the trail but it never felt crowded - we passed one party every 3-5 minutes I would guess.
Trail is in great condition - yesterday's rain is keeping the dust down and the grip is great. Pretty much the whole trail is wide, smooth, and not very rocky and the grade is quite steady - a perfect exercise hike. Some fall colors barely starting to creep in in a handful of spots, but not much yet. Wildlife sighted: 2 rabbits and one very angry squirrel that was squeaking at us constantly as we passed its tree/territory.
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