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8.3 miles
Distance
1,335 ft
Climb
-1,312 ft
Descent
01:20:23
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
561 ft
Altitude min
1,802 ft
Altitude max
564 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,290 ft
Distance flat
01:20:23
Avg time

Rattlesnake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area
    Richland, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #60881 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29872 in E-Biking
    • #89436 in Trail Running
    • #70990 in Hiking
    • #4790 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A mellow blue trail loop in short sage and scrub-grass.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Rattlesnake Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Creston)
Feb 25, 2026
Perfect velcro, a few small puddles remain but trails are good to ride.
May 31, 2024 @ 8:31am
May 31, 2024
Very overgrown.
Feb 25, 2024 @ 8:56am
Feb 25, 2024
Feb 16, 2024 @ 1:09pm
Feb 16, 2024
Bit of snow still on the lower loops. Still fun though. Give it a couple of days on the upper section.
Feb 12, 2024 @ 5:20am
Feb 12, 2024
Trail dirt is damp, packed, and great for both ascending and descending. Get there before the horses do.
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on Feb 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to rattlesnake-loop trailhead (46.345140, -119.481580)

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        North Canyon descent on Rattlesnake Loop
        9:48 | 220 | Apr 6, 2024 , Richland
        Rattlesnake Trail - the lower bit
        3:35 | 204 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland
        Rattlesnake Mtn. - from the top
        2:42 | 213 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland
        Rattlesnake Trail - the skinny bit
        0:46 | 147 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rattlesnake Loop

        Where is Rattlesnake Loop located?
        Rattlesnake Loop is located in Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area, Richland, Washington, United States. It is part of the Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.34514, -119.48158.
        How hard is Rattlesnake Loop?
        Rattlesnake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Rattlesnake Loop?
        Rattlesnake Loop has 1,335 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,312 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 561 ft to 1,802 ft.
        Is Rattlesnake Loop a point to point trail?
        Rattlesnake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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