Getting to the top of Rattlesnake is doable for people at most skill levels, and it doesn’t take a terribly long time. The top of the mountain is often bathed in cool breezes and offers a great vantage point to watch planes taking off from the airport. You may even spy your house, depending on where you live!
Neither Huffaker Hills nor Rattlesnake Mountain offer any trees for shade along your route. This makes it a very hot hike on a summer day, but one of the quickest routes to melt after a snowfall. Though it can get muddy, plenty of rocks keep most of the trails in the area walkable - as long as you’re OK with getting some mud on your shoes.
The sun hits these slopes early and lingers late, making it a great option for sunrise and sunset hikes, as the exposed trail is easy to see and follow. With so many options to create your own hike length and difficulty, it’s also a family-friendly spot and an easy place to visit over and over again, as you can choose a slightly different route or direction each time.