> Now I need to figure out how I like hiking in the Southeast in the dead of winter. That way we could avoid snakes in the South and have awesome views thanks to clear skies and no leaves. Most likely place to see rattlesnakes is Pa followed by NJ, bears are plentifull in NJ also, though I didnt see any. Snuck up on one in Pa though bout 1 1/2 hrs north of 322.