Trail leaves the road about 1 mile west of the River Bend Campground. There are stock facilities at the trailhead. The trail follows the Methow River through an old 2003 burn, avalanche slide chutes, brush and meadows for 8 miles to meet the Pacific Crest Trail. Many snags along the trail could come down in windy weather. source: fs.usda.gov
From Winthrop drive State Route 20 west to the Mazama junction. Turn right, then left at Mazama onto the Hart's Pass Road. Drive to River Bend Campground and continue past. Drive the rough road about 0.2 miles past the campground and park at Rattlesnake Trailhead.
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