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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
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #85666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85815 in E-Biking
    • #69492 in Trail Running
    • #206365 in Hiking
    • #3448 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,431 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,081 in E-Biking
    • #2,575 in Trail Running
    • #6,666 in Hiking
    • #99 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.

Tags
AlpineFamily friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Rattlesnake Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 2, 2026
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.
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on Aug 2, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      North Canyon descent on Rattlesnake Loop
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      9:48 | 236 | Apr 6, 2024 , Richland
      Rattlesnake Trail - the lower bit
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      3:35 | 204 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland
      Rattlesnake Mtn. - from the top
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      2:42 | 214 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland
      Rattlesnake Trail - the skinny bit
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      0:46 | 148 | Dec 14, 2020 , Richland
      3.6 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 22%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 11%
      1 ★ 11%

      6 Reviews & Comments

      aobbard
      Fun fast loop with narrow singletrack. Not a destination ride, but if you're looking to break up the drive between Boise and Seattle, this is a great pit-stop. (Best followed up with excellent, cheap Mexican food in nearby Benton City)
      Oldschool55 Oldschool55
      Hadn’t been here before. Took the “figure eight “ advice below and it was a good ride. Thanks for the tip. Not sure why the Basalt line is rated black though…
      JEmery
      I recommend riding this trail in a figure 8, starting counter clockwise. Take a left about half way up the trail when you find the double track instead of going right towards Lalik. This connects you to 21 Jumpstreet. Ride down 21 Jumpstreet until you connect back with Rattlesnake loop. Then ride up and around the trail clockwise. When you come to the double track again on your way down, take it over to 21 jump street. Ride this again. Then continue down Rattlesnake ridge. Continue down and ride basalt assault instead of pedaling up and around.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Rattlesnake Loop?
      Rattlesnake Loop is 8.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rattlesnake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rattlesnake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rattlesnake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rattlesnake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rattlesnake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 35 minutes to ride Rattlesnake Loop. The trail is 8.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rattlesnake Loop?
      Rattlesnake Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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