Archive Venomous Snake Alert Don't panic, just be careful.
Rattlesnakes are abundant but maintaine a low profile.
You may never see them. Some say they have seen Cottonmouths, but these are extremely rare, if present at all. I have received a couple emails from riders who have had encounters with poisonous snakes on or nearby area trails. This hot, dry weather has been what snakes love most. They hide in cool places during the day and then come out in the evenings to hunt.