Rattlesnake Ledge

Cousin Benjamin was in town for the day with his girlfriend Alycia. We had originally planned a trip up the Middle Fork Valley to Goldmyer Hot Springs but the river was running high making the safety of the ford a little questionable. As we drove up the highway it became apparent that we should take the opportunity of clear skies to enjoy a nice view hike. We set our sites on Rattlesnake Ledge which provides amazing views up all three forks of the Snoqualmie River and the Cedar River.

Looking up the Middle Fork Valley.

Aki did a pretty good job hiking up the trail...

...but he did find a few nice friends to carry him up part of the way.

Aki makes his way to the summit at Rattlesnake Ledge.

Aki in his fancy new hiking boots (we got these directly from the Merrell rep.)

Aki and Tom with the view up the Cedar River watershed in the background.

Ben and Alycia on Rattlesnake Ledge.

Aki and Benjamin checking out the rocks.