Come experience Rattlesnake Ridge! This well-loved single-track gem of the eastern Issaquah Alps divides the Snoqualmie River Valley from the vast Cedar River Watershed. The course features a climb through diverse forest types, peekaboo views of the Snoqualmie Valley, and a fast descent to the finish. HALF MARATHON OPTIONS: Runners …
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Come experience Rattlesnake Ridge! This well-loved single-track gem of the eastern Issaquah Alps divides the Snoqualmie River Valley from the vast Cedar River Watershed. The course features a climb through diverse forest types, peekaboo views of the Snoqualmie Valley, and a fast descent to the finish.
HALF MARATHON OPTIONS:
Runners will start at Snoqualmie Point Park, traverse the entire length of the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail, do a short out and back on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, and return to finish at Rattlesnake Lake (this revised route for 2018 is similar to the original route for this run.) Runners will start at 5:30am to avoid heavy trail traffic from hikers going up to Rattlesnake Ledge AND to catch a glimpse of the dawn light at sunrise! Elevation gain: about 3,000 feet.
Rail Half Marathon: Runners will start at Rattlesnake Lake and do an out and back. Runners will start at 7:30am to avoid heavy trail traffic at Rattlesnake Lake parking area.
5 MILER:
From the start at Rattlesnake Lake, the course crosses Cedar Falls Road (cross when directed by event staff), turns right to connect to the Palouse to Cascades Trail toward Snoqualmie Pass, reaches the turn-around point at the halfway mark, then returns to the finish at the Rattlesnake Lake picnic area via the same route. Elevation gain: about 245 feet.
Rattlesnake Ridge is a well-loved gem of the eastern Issaquah Alps, dividing the Snoqualmie River Valley from the vast Cedar River Watershed. The relatively new trail travels the length of the ridge, from one side to other, and threads through dense forest with a few vistas to the Snoqualmie Valley below. We are delighted to be able to host a trail run at this breathtaking venue.
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