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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Turn at Elgin and head over Tollgate to Walla Walla,back on 12 to Clarkson for a complete loop. My friend and I camped in Lewiston, rode the rattlesnake and above route and camped in Clarkson that night. 326 miles between campgrounds that are only a couple mile apart.

1039 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

In November 2011, MCR-member "ruffjeepster" submitted the following information about this motorcycle road:

In Enterprise you are surrounded by the stunning snow covered rocky peaks of the Wallow National Forest, with the Eagle cap wilderness just beyond. Route meanders through high mountain farm land. As you approach the Washington, Oregon, Idaho boarder you have views in deep river gorges green with grasses and teaming with wild life especially mountain goats. The tight curves start as you wind down into the rocky Grande Ronde river valley. Once you climb back out or the valley your back into rolling pature lands. At the end the route winds back down into the Snaker river area.

The road quality along the entire route is very good, not many potholes or road snake. The best part of the ride is the desenct and assent of the Grand Ronde River valley, dozens upon dozens of tight curves hugging very steep walls of the valley. Stay on your toes here because there is usualy gravel/fallen rocks on the inside corners closest to the cliff walls. Know your lean angle limits because you will push them to the limits. The rest of the route has nice sweeping curves with little traffic.

Get gas before you leave Enterprise or Asotin none along the entire route. There is a in the middle of the route at the bottom of the Grande Ronde river valley to stop for cold drinks. Boggans Oasis.

There are very large elevation changes between Enterprise and Asotin be prepared for drastic temperature changes. Even if its 80 and sunny in Asotin take a coat because the pass near Enterprise could be 50 degrees.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We took this road from Lewiston on out way to Baker City. It's fantastic. Coming from the flat land the twisties here are so much fun.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We stumbled on to this road by accident in 2010. Great scenery, especially on the OR side. Lots of switchbacks and twisties. When you get to Enterprise be sure to stop at Heavenly's for a burger.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I'm not the world's most experienced rider but I've been on some pretty twisty roads and the stretch through Rattlesnake is wild! It's the sort of ride sport bikes are built for. I stumbled upon Rattlesnake by accident back in 2010 on my way from LaGrande to Lewiston. I just happened to come across a group of Corvette owners and got to have some fun with one of them playing follow the leader through the canyon. The road stays pretty fun all the way to Clarkson, too. I can't wait for the weather to improve so I can head that way again.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The trip leading up to Rattlesnake Grade does not prepare you for the ride or the scenery you are about to encounter,but once it starts, all you can say is WOW!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

The stop at the bottom of this grade is BOGGAN'S OASIS, not Gorgan's. Great milkshakes!!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

My friends and I did this ride a few years back and it's nothing short of spectacular. If you're in southeast Washington it's worth your time to add this ride to your trip.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A group of us rode this road June 2009, it was the number one rode that we rode on our trip in Washington State. Rode from North to South to Lake Wallowa. There is a great resturant at bottom of hill near Grande Ronde River at junction of DreamZ road. Biker friendly.Do not miss riding this road it is full of twistys and turns, enjoy it!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Superb! A must for all riders.

20 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Live on the North end of this ride in Asotin, Washington. One of my favorites! Stop at Boggans Oasis where the hwy crosses the river for a milkshake and a burger. Or for a burger and a beer in Enterprise, Oregon at Terminal Gravity Brewery.

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

rode it both directions several times, a must for any PNW rider

12 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I came from Hells Canyon and camped at Wallowa Lake, beautiful ride. Continued the next day up Rt 3, what a great ride!

68 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Twisties, Scenery, and a great lunch!

95 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Fantastic road. Rode it 4-5 times. road repairs (tar) make it less fun than it sued to be. Still a great raod.

327 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This route has it all! Challenge, scenery, good roads

40 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Awesome ride, the pass is spectacular, fill up though, it’s almost 80 mile between service stations.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

One of the best rides, great scenery, awesome corners, great pavement that connects to Hells Canyon Scenic Route, then south on 7 from Baker City to 245 through Hereford then up the Blue Mnt Byway to Heppner then 74 to Pendleton. It's an ear to ear grin all the way! Must be about 1000 corners. Dont forget to detour to get Gas at Dale South 15 miles on 395 outside Ukiah

62 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The Rattlesnake Grade have traveled multiple times on my must ride and must return list. This in conjunction with the LoLo pass favorite North/South connector from Montana to Idaho, Oregon

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I rode this section of highway back in July 2007 heading north from Enterprise, OR to Clarkston, WA. It is a wonderful stretch of highway with dramatic scenery, fast sweepers, and big elevation changes. The Rattlesnake Grade was particularly memorable... wide expanses of huge, barely forested hills and one twisty road down & out. You'll not want to stop for pictures but you'll regret it if you don't.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I came across this GEM by accident leaving Lewiston in the early morning (best time!) headed south to Oregon. This is a must ride for any motorcyclist, it will not dissapoint

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

One of the best rides in Washington. A must ride ! Watch for the gravel in the corners.

11 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

up date on Route: a flood changed the topography of the canyon north of Boggans Oasis. The road has been repaired. Also Boggans restaurant burned down. https://www.boggans.com. So be sure to bring water/drinks/snacks. There is a restroom at the Joseph Overlook about 5 miles from the south end of the Rattle Snake Grade. Still one of my favorite local rides.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Oh its a wonderful ride I try and do atleast once a year. And makes a nice loop from Pendleton to Clarkston over the grade and back through the Wallowa valley and over the Blues. And great mid week not that much traffic.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

it is a great ride, but you have it listed is washington.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Took this road on a trip to McCall ID starting in Spokane WA. There is a road closure which had us divert through Baker City. Great ride between Baker City and McCall! This road is awesome scenery and nice turns the only reason I don't give it higher marks is the gravel and slightly poor pavement condition which slows the speeds. On the way down hit the old Lewiston Grade road you won't be sorry, two of the best roads you can hit in the same day.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

This is one of my favorite rides, and I've done it in all sorts of weather. Others have mentioned the gravel as a hazard, but I have to emphasize that there are often rocks which have slid off the hillsides on Rattlesnake Grade, of all sizes. Stay on your toes on this one!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I convinced a few guys to take this last year, and we all fell in love with it. I suspect we'll take it again this year. Fantastic ride!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I've heard of this trip many times over the past few years and I am finally gonna get to give it a run. Been up and down the old spiral highway lots. LOVE IT! June 9th 2011 I and my brother will be doing the snake. I will give my review then!

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I live at the start of this ride; Asotin, WA. I ride often down Rattlesnake to Bogans Oasis Restraunt, not Grogains! The milk shakes and burgers alone are worth the ride. The ride is one of my favorites. The third weekend in August is Bronze Bike in Joseph, Oregon, a great excuse to ride and camp! The same weekend at Starkey, Oregon near LaGrande, Oregon is the annual Victory motorcycle get together weekend. More beautiful riding from Wallaw, Oregon to LaGrande, Oregon. Twists and turns through the mountains down to the river and then twists and turns back up the mountains and into the forest of Oregon.

63 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

One of the best that Oregon and Idaho offers. Lots of scenery, lots of twisties and lots elevation changes (I think you go from about 1200 ft to 7000 feet and back down at least 3 times). It's like a giant roller coaster. The posted pictures are spot on. Would do it again if in the area.

11 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

up date on Route: a flood changed the topography of the canyon north of Boggans Oasis. The road has been repaired. Also Boggans restaurant burned down. https://www.boggans.com. So be sure to bring water/drinks/snacks. There is a restroom at the Joseph Overlook about 5 miles from the south end of the Rattle Snake Grade. Still one of my favorite local rides.