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Bring plenty of water

Rattlesnake Canyon Loop –  8:30am.  This will be a variation of the Rattlesnake trail that goes a little further and offers some great views.  Of course, those who would just like to follow the shady old trail along the creek to the far end of a meadow and back can do that instead. 

This loop starts up the canyon but we turn left onto an unmarked trail toward what we've called "The Maze" in a previous hike.  But, instead of going to the Maze, we turn left (downhill) on the Edison Catway.  After 5 to 10 minutes, we take a  short unmarked connector to the Tunnel Trail and climb up the Tunnel Trail to the shoulder.  We then hike across the Connector to the big tree by the meadow and hike back down our standard return route on the Rattlesnake trail.

Hiking Distance:  6.5 miles with a total elevation gain of 2100’ for the loop; 3.5 miles with 1000' of elevation gain for the familiar up and back. 

Hiking times: 2 to 3 hours for the up and back (go at your pace). 3.5 to 4+ hours for the loop;

Map link to the trailhead

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Hike Leaders:  John Marsala