Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail,
Red Rock State Park
The Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail runs adjacent to a shaded picnic area in Red Rock State Park. There's a playing field nearby which makes this an ideal location for families with children. The picnic area is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, or you can reserve the area in advance by contacting the visitor center. This short, easy trail leads to a small mound that overlooks the red rock features and formations of the park. It's a great viewing point for photographs. For a longer hike, walk to the visitor center and connect with one of the many interconnecting trails that the park has to offer.
Elevation
The Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,897 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,839 ft. and an elevation range of 58 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.2 mi | 3,839 ft | 3,897 ft | 58 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 6 min | 5.1 | 61 ft | 23 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 5 min | 1.9 | 23 ft | 61 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
- North Topo Map: Wilson Mountain, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Munds Park, AZ
- West Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
- Topo Map: Sedona, AZ
- East Topo Map: Munds Mountain, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Cornville, AZ
- South Topo Map: Lake Montezuma, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Casner Butte, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 423 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Rattlesnake Ridge Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 5 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.