WEST/EAST RATTLESNAKE AND 5 FINGER POINT HIKE

Thanks to Dave and Wayne, whom we haven't seen in a year due to the pandemic, for joining us on this beautiful hike of West/East Rattlesnake and 5 finger point on a beautiful fall weekend.   In a 5 mile loop we were able to get in the beautiful views of Squam Lake from West and East Rattlesnake Mountains, and also get up close and personal with Squam Lake on the 5 finger point trail, which is a 5 fingered peninsula that juts out into Squam Lake. The fall colors were beautiful.   We had extended stops at West Rattlesnake, East Rattlesnake, and the various beaches along 5 finger point.    Couldn't ask for a better day!    

Join us for this beautiful 5 mile loop hike over the summits of West and East Rattlesnake Mountains, and then on to five finger point.  Total elevation gain for the whole hike is less than 1000 feet.   West and East Rattlesnake have granite ledges with beautiful views out onto Squam Lake, where On Golden Pond was filmed.      5 finger point is a 5 fingered peninsula jutting out into Squam Lake with beautiful views along the lake.   From the trailhead,  we'll take the Pasture Trail to the top of West Rattlesnake Mountain, enjoy the views, and then continue along the ridge trail to the less visited summit of East Rattlesnake Mountain for more great views.   We'll then take the East Rattlesnake trail down to the 5 finger point trail and do the loop along the peninsula and then back to the trailhead.  After the hike we may go out for beverages (somewhere with outdoor seating) for those that are interested.