Hiking Rattlesnake Ridge with kids this Saturday need advice

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Apr 141 min read

Taking the boys on our first real hike, like 4 miles roundtrip. My 5yo is worried about bears and my 8yo just wants to know if there's a snack stop halfway. Should I pack way more water than I think we need? And is there anything I should know about that trail besides the obvious snake thing? We're going early morning to beat crowds and heat.

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RRob H.RegularApr 16

For the bear thing just tell him bears are usually way more scared of us and they almost never bother people on trails. Make it a game where you're all making noise and being loud so you don't surprise anything. 5yo will buy into it.

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KKevinRegularApr 15

Rattlesnake Ridge is beautiful but that's legit distance for a 5yo. Bring way more snacks than you think you need and don't be mad if you have to turn back early. Bears though you're fine, the bigger concern is whether his legs will make it.

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RRyanRegularApr 15

Good call getting them outdoors early. Trekking poles help the little ones feel more confident and they can use them to feel like they're really hiking. Water, snacks, and managing expectations about turning back is key.

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