more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-716 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
-716 ft
Altitude change
6,656 ft
Altitude min
7,372 ft
Altitude max
7,372 ft
Altitude start
6,657 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-44.4%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:07:15
Avg time

Rattlesnake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Bachelor Bike Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #55952 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #542 in Mountain Biking · Oregon
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner

Rattlesnake is one of the most difficult trails on the mountain. It's narrow and flowing with several sharp drops and rises as it snakes through a natural canyon. Brick and dirt berms are sharply banked and the trees are tight in a dense mountain hemlock forest.

Access Info

Access off of Lava Flow (upper).

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Rattlesnake Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 1, 2026
Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Boise)
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Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 11, 2026
Riding good
Aug 10, 2025 @ 12:39pm
Aug 10, 2025
Dry dusty and roots-
Jul 17, 2025 @ 2:32pm
Jul 17, 2025
Awesome trail. Has the right amount of tech for me! Love this trail and can’t wait for Last Chance to open up!
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on Oct 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.87 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rattlesnake trailhead (43.991100, -121.678670)

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      Videos

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      Rattlesnake to Cone Trail - Mt. Bachelor Bike Park
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      9:59 | 790 | Aug 6, 2016 , Bend
      Riping Rattlesnake
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      3:18 | 596 | May 9, 2016 , Bend
      Mt Bachelor Bike Park 2014
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      4:29 | 601 | Aug 20, 2014 , Bend

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      Trail Products

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      4 ★ 39%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mrborbyn mrborbyn
      Super fun technical that not too hard but still makes you focus the whole time. Lots of little drops and a fun steep ravine. There’s a split about half way down that gives you the option for a double black line. But it feels just as hard as the rest of the trail!
      vonSpurling vonSpurling
      This is probably one of the most fun trails on Mt. Bachelor. It has reasonably steep pitches, though nothing you can't take with speed. It is more raw and natural, with fun footy-rocky sections between trees. There are a couple fun off-camber sections as well. Most corners are well supported berms, but there are a couple that are pretty tight if you are carrying speed. There are a few optional TTF's that are fun - a couple small technical drops, and small (10 foot gap) booter on the right hand side half way down. There is also a paved chute into a gully that is definitely steeper than it looks on camera. If you take it with speed you will G-out at the bottom, which is fine, but be prepared to hold your line. There's a mandatory 2 foot rock drop in the lower section - you could roll it, but why?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rattlesnake located?
      Rattlesnake is located in Mt. Bachelor Bike Park, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.9911, -121.67867.
      ▼ How hard is Rattlesnake?
      Rattlesnake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rattlesnake?
      The trail has 716 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,656 ft to 7,372 ft.
      ▼ Is Rattlesnake a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rattlesnake is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rattlesnake?
      Rattlesnake is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rattlesnake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rattlesnake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rattlesnake?
      Rattlesnake is best visited during: July-October.
      ▼ How do I access Rattlesnake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rattlesnake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rattlesnake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rattlesnake. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rattlesnake?
      Rattlesnake is a very popular trail. There have been 3,486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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