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Review:
Like Cedar Mountain, Rattlesnake Mountain also borders the town of Cody, Wyoming, a place made famous as it was founded by Buffalo Bill. Rattlesnake Mountain offers some amazing views of Shoshone Canyon from its southern slopes and its peak, as it rises over 3,000 feet above the canyon’s northern edges. Mountaineers can also spot an amazing vertical rock formation known as The Palisades, which is located on the northwest face of the mountain and is great for climbing. Via the Monument Hill Trail, the trip to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain is about 7 miles, one way. As the name suggests, Rattlesnake Mountain is home to a number of predatory or poisonous species of animal, so hikers should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings.
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