Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake is a 4.8-mile out-and-back hike in California, set about a mile from the community of Mission Canyon. The trail rises from a low point of 886 feet to a high of 2,465 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,566 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, according to the USDA Forest Service's trail records. It works as a standalone outing or as a base for exploring the climbing and other trails close by. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Gibraltar Dam show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 83°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. That station sits roughly 900 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the summit run cooler. West Nile Boulder (aka The Creek Boulder) and Broken Boulder sit just 0.1 mile away, and the Rattlesnake Connector Trail is 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Upper Oso Campground is about 7.6 miles away.