Also on this trip
Trails Used
Col Trail, Pasture Trail, Ridge Trail, East Rattlesnake Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
Pasture and Ridge were fairly dry. Lower East Rattlesnake had a decent stretch of mud due to the extremely wet month of May. Beautiful summer-like day with sunny skies, a breeze, and temperatures in the lower 70s.
Water Crossings
Rock hoppabe
Wildlife
Minimal
Also on this trip
Trails Used
Col Trail, Pasture Trail, Ridge Trail, East Rattlesnake Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
Loop was fairly dry this afternoon. Columbine in bloom. Warm afternoon with temperatures in the upper 80s but a nice breeze.
Water Crossings
Minor rock hop
Wildlife
Minimal
Also on this trip
Trails Used
Col Trail, Pasture Trail, Ridge Trail, East Rattlesnake Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
Loop was mostly dry this afternoon (snow/ice long gone). Trailing Arbutus and Hepatica in bloom. Beautiful brief glimpse of summer (ignoring the cooler, wetter forecast for later this week) with sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s.
Water Crossings
Rock hoppable
Wildlife
A few, but not yet biting.
Also on this trip
Trails Used
Col Trail, Pasture Trail, Ridge Trail, East Rattlesnake Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
Trails were snow/ice free and mostly dry. One short, but quite muddy area near the bottom of the East Rattlesnake Trail. Trailing arbutus and hepatica in bloom. Beautiful sunny afternoon with crisp air, a strong breeze, and temperatures in the 50s.
Water Crossings
Rock hoppable
Wildlife
None yet.
Also on this trip
Trails Used
Ramsey Trail, Ridge Trail, East Rattlesnake Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
This is a fun, little-used loop. Up rugged Ramsey Trail to West Rattlesnake; Ridge Trail to East Rattlesnake; then down East Rattlesnake Trail. Great views of the lakes from both summits, but East Rattlesnake has the best view of Red Hill. All three trails are in good shape. I saw Hepatica and Early Saxifrage on Ramsey Trail. Other wildflowers will be popping up soon.
Parking
Parked in the small lot on Pinehurst Rd. There's room for 4 to 5 cars.
Water Crossings
One easy crossing near the bottom of East Rattlesnake Trail
Wildlife
Not yet.