Rattle Snake Mountain is best known for its rock climbing. However, on the other side of the rock walls there is a great little hike; the Rattle Snake MTN. trail.  Part of the white mountains national forest this fairly moderate hike will only take you about 2 hours moving at an average pace. The hike gets a little steep but, nothing to bad, especially for how short it is(2.6 miles round trip). However, don’t let the height and length of this trail fool you because it offers great views; with an almost 360 degree view at the top and you can see in all directions.

 

 

Getting There

From I-93 take exit 26 onto 3A (Tenney mountain Hwy) towards Rumney. Once at the rotary take the first exit off, onto RT. 25 (Mt. Moosilauke Hwy.). You’ll pass the polar caves and keep going down this road till you see Main st. on your right, which you will take. Then you pass a restaurant called “Rumney Rock Bistro”. Once you are at an intersection right by the “Common Cafe” take the left onto Buffalo Rd. Follow this road till you see the parking lots for Rumney Rocks. The trail head is about 1 mile after the parking lots on your right.

 

FYI

Once you’re almost at the top of the mountain the trail splits left and right. Either way will bring you to the summit. Keep walking once you’re at the top, it will bring you in a loop back to the trail you began on. The loop is not long and this is how you’ll get all the views. So come prepared, follow the yellow trail markers and enjoy your hike!!