Rattlesnake Trailhead — Attraction in Benton City

Great place for hiking, horseback riding, and biking. It’s a secluded diamond in the rough. Best time is fall-spring to avoid the weeds and tall grasses but good all year for those willing. Summertime is a struggle with the amount of tumbleweeds on the trails. Multiple loops to enjoy, the largest of which is 12 miles of technical single track to the top; very fun. Occasionally see coyotes and deer. There are elk (evident by the amount of sign) but they are very elusive and...

This is a good place to walk the pups, or even the kids. Elevation is gained gradually. There are a number of trails and roads to choose from but not all are on a map. Not much to see but plenty of smells to keep the dogs entertained. This is a good place to stretch your legs and feet outside for a few hours. When snow covered, would make for a nice area to snowshoe or xc ski. There are no facilities at the trailhead. Roads here are in...

This is not what you think of when you go to the Evergreen State. There is not a single tree in this landscape. The name was not conducive to drawing a crowd. Despite that it has it's own beauty. We didn't see a y snakes but it was a little warm to be in the sun. The tumble weeds, Rabbit Bush and flowers along with interesting geology from the ancient floods make it...