Sunrise seattle6/26/2023 It can get icy up there in autumn, spring, and winter, especially early in the morning. Although as a word of caution, please be extremely careful at the tippy top. I’ve seen some incredible sunrises from up there in pretty much every color red, orange, pink, soft purple, you name it. Not sure what to bring hiking? We talk about our favorite hiking basics in this post, just click here! I’ve never had the ledge to myself, but there’s lots of room. Remember that this is probably the most popular hike in the Seattle area so most likely you won’t be alone. You may want to be a bit more generous with the time if you expect to take some breaks along the way. The whole hike is only around 5 miles round trip, so make sure you give yourself about an hour and a half to get to the top. The hike up to the top is relatively short, and I was easily able to conquer it even when I was in terrible shape. Just check the trail reports here or at the link below to be sure that you’re prepared!įor more information about this hike you can go here.Ĭome prepared! Bring your headlamps and some water! Rattlesnake Ridge is about 1 hour from the city and the sunrise views are incredible. In the winter, you may want to amend your plans to include micro-spikes or snowshoes (and a Sno-Pass Permit) if the area gets a lot of snow. The right fork is the long way around, bringing you to multiple views and a small peninsula to explore. If you want a quick view, you don’t even have to do the loop (which is especially nice if you’re late)! Simply take the left fork in the trail when you come to it and you’ll be in the picnic area. It’s a short walk, but you should still bring a headlamp so you don’t trip in the darkness. The parking lot requires a Northwest Forest Pass during most of the year and a Sno-Pass Permit if snow is present in the winter! The quick loop is only 1.2 miles, but there may be an extra five-minute walk in the winter if the parking lot is closed. Gold Creek Pond is about an hour away from the city without traffic. If you have trouble getting up for sunrise, click here for a post that can help you! I did all the planning so that you can enjoy a stress-free morning. These spots are all within one hour from Seattle. This will make it easier for you if you’re a little new to hiking sunrise or if you just need a quick getaway. I made sure that all the locations I chose are accessible year-round by any kind of vehicle and that they are all easy to hike to if they require a hike at all. That feeling you get from the early morning light is such an incredible reward after the sometimes scary walk through the woods beforehand. Then the sun peeks over the ridge looking like a bright orange ball of fire. There’s a warm drink in your hand, a cozy blanket in your lap, and in front of you the sky is lit up with oranges, pinks, and purples. Many people find stuff like this to be a little daunting at first and I understand that, but picture this. I love a good sunrise spot, especially one that’s close by and easily accessible.
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