One of the more famous trails in the Northwest is the Iron Horse Trail
taking hikers and bikers alike across Snoqualmie Pass.
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SBTC members decide to pick up the trail at Rattlesnake Lake
and take it to the top of the pass near Hyak.
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This part of the trail climbs all the way up to the Tunnel
passing over quite a few bridges along the way.
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Along with seeing plenty of hikers along the trail
you see a lot of local climbers practicing their skills.
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You also have a lot of view areas along the trail
for taking in local mountain scenery.
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The trip to the top can be a little long since it's all uphill,
but once at the top you can descend quite rapidly.
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Trail bridges are hardest to cross because of large trail rocks
but most of the trail is either hard packed dirt or smaller rock.
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While there are no cafes along the way, there are a lot
of picnic areas for enjoying nourishment that you bring with you.
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At the top of the pass you get to a 2-mile long trail tunnel
so be sure to bring a light since there are no lights inside.
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Members relax and socialize for a bit at the top
and then it's back through the tunnel and down the hill.
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The ride up was a bit slow, but the ride down is fast
and before you know it another fun day of cycling is at an end.
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