WEST/EAST RATTLESNAKE AND 5 FINGER POINT HIKE

Thanks to everyone that came out to join us on an overcast day with some rain in the morning. There were 10 of us that joined, and we made up for the dreary weather with fun and great conversation. After a half mile steep climb to West Rattlesnake, we enjoyed the views, and then continued to East Rattlesnake where we had lunch. Then down to five finger point and several beaches along Squam lake. A couple guys were tempted to get in the water, which probably would have happened if it hadn't been so cold. Afterward we went out for adult beverages at Walter's Basin where the conversation continued. Overall a great day despite the less than stellar weather.

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 for those that are interested.