West Rattlesnake Mountain

• Follow the yellow-blazed Old Bridle Path for 0.9 mile to its end which will lead you to rocky outcrops with fantastic views.
• Shortly before the end of Old Bridle Path, Ramsey Trail will leave to the right. Then a bit farther along, Pasture Trail will veer to the right and Ridge Trail will go to the left. Go left to reach the summit of West Rattlesnake in less than 0.1 mile.
• Return via the same route or look at the map below for options on making a loop and/or extending the hike.

• From I-93, take Exit 24 and follow Rt. 3 East to Holderness (about 4.5 miles).
• From Holderness, turn left (north) and follow Rt. 113 (a slow, curvy road) northeast for 5.5 miles.
• At the top of a hill, just past Pinehurst Road on the right, park in the large lot on the right-hand side of the road. It will look like you are turning into a private driveway, but then you will immediately bear right to enter the parking lot.
• Old Bridle Path starts from the back of the parking lot.
• There is also a smaller parking area on the opposite side of the road that is intended for hiking Mount Morgan Trail.

• Foot travel only; please stay on the marked trails
• No horses, bicycles, or motor vehicles allowed
• No camping or fires
• Do not collect or disturb plants or animals
• Please respect private property
• Carry out all trash and litter

• West Rattlesnake Mtn. via Old Bridle Path on 10/04/2009
• West Rattlesnake Mtn. by New Hampshire Natural Heritage Bureau

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