Segment
The Rattler
Appalachian Mountains, NC
290 curves of Highway 209. Top 50 ranked road.
The Rattler is a 24.1-mile hidden gem motorcycle segment near Appalachian Mountains, NC. Riders on Rippin' have attempted it 2 times across 1 rider, most recently on August 23, 2026. 1 of those runs were in the forward direction and 1 in reverse. The current KOM belongs to @headyrides at 54:22 (set August 23, 2026).
The timed section starts at 35.6755° N, 82.9428° W and ends at 35.8860° N, 82.8294° W. It is a community segment: a rider submitted the road and it was approved for timing.
Results
1
Leaderboard
1 ridersHow segments work
Segments on Rippin' are timed stretches of road. Record a ride in the app and any segment you pass through is detected automatically from GPS, your elapsed time is saved as an effort, and your fastest run goes on the public leaderboard. The quickest rider holds the KOM. Times are informational only: ride within the law and to conditions.
To ride The Rattler, open Rippin' on iPhone or Android, find it on the Explore map around Appalachian Mountains, NC, and start a ride. The app clocks the 24.1-mile section automatically, counts it toward your rider level and points, and adds the road to your ride history with a route map, moving time and average speed. Group rides through the segment score every rider in the group.
Nearby segments
3Upcoming meets within 25 miles
0No upcoming meets nearby.
FAQ
How long is The Rattler?
The Rattler is 24.1 miles long. The KOM time of 54:22 works out to about 27 mph average.
Where does The Rattler start?
The segment starts at 35.6755° N, 82.9428° W near Appalachian Mountains, NC and finishes at 35.8860° N, 82.8294° W. Open the segment in the Rippin' app to navigate to the start line.
Is there a leaderboard for The Rattler?
Yes. 1 rider has posted a time across 2 attempts, and @headyrides holds the KOM at 54:22. Record a ride through the segment in the Rippin' app and your best time is ranked automatically.