Hike · Rattlesnake trailhead
Rattlesnake
Distance
2.1 mi
Vertical
1,781 ft
Summit
2,365 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Rattlesnake Canyon is a 2.1-mile out-and-back hike in the California backcountry near Santa Barbara, gaining roughly 1,781 feet of cumulative elevation. The route begins at the Rattlesnake trailhead and is an out-and-back, retracing the approach on the return. Elevations span roughly 961–2,365 feet.
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