Rattlesnake
Total Miles
0.5
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Rattlesnake is a steep, difficult trail inside the Beasley Knob OHV area, the lower section of the trail is very rocky with boulders and ledges that require careful attention, and the upper part is a long, steep dirt hill climb. The trail is short but difficult. All of the trails inside Beasley Knob OHV are closed seasonally from December 31st to late March or early April weather permitting, and are closed during periods of heavy rain. Call the Blue Ridge Ranger District at 706-745-6928 to check the status of the trail. A $5 day use fee is required to ride at Beasley Knob OHV and can be purchased online via QR code at the parking areas.
Photos of Rattlesnake
Difficulty
Technical boulder field with multiple rocks exceeding axle height as well as steep, off camber terrain.
Status Reports
Rattlesnake can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Rattlesnake Map
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