This hike is for those who love sharing the outdoors with sober friends, but would prefer something a little softer and easier.   The first section of the hike is mostly flat while the second segment gains elevation moderately fast.   We'll hike at a slow pace and enjoy the fellowship of the hike.   One of the hike members is a PNW naturalist so we'll have the opportunity for Q&A about all this nature we're hiking through.   

WTA description:   Take a short hike up a forested butte near Rattlesnake Lake, just 1.75 miles each way with 900 feet of elevation gain. (Note...we think this is a little longer).   Reach a summit with views toward the north, from Mount Si to Mailbox Peak, and several other peaks in between. Some hikers judge Cedar Butte to be a better viewpoint than the much-visited West Tiger 3 summit, and it requires less effort and has smaller crowds, so when you are ready for a change of scene check it out. 

Trailhead Directions: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cedar-butte 

Trip Leaders:

*(L)ead; (W)FA; (S)weep