Poisonous Trail Treasure and Map Locations in RDR2 - Red Dead Redemption 2

Obtaining gold bars and selling them is one of the most optimal ways that players can make a good amount of money in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2). While there are multiple ways that Red Dead Redemption 2 players can find some gold bars to sell, following each map of the Poisonous Trail will lead you to a treasure of gold bars that is worth $2,000. If you are unsure of the locations for the maps and treasure of this quest, do not worry, as we have all of the locations covered for you. 

Poisonous Trail Map 1 - RDR2

Map 1 of the Poisonous Trail treasure quest will be found in a cabin located at Cairn Lake. This lake is located in the Northeast corner of the Red Dead Redemption 2 land where you first began your adventure with Arthur Morgan and the rest of the Van der Linde Gang. The cabin will be found on the far end of the lake and Map 1 of the Poisonous Trail treasure will be found in a lockbox inside. 

Poisonous Trail Map 2 - RDR2

Rhodes, one of the towns that Arthur Morgan and the rest of the Van der Linde gang setup camp in Red Dead Redemption 2, is where Map 2 of the Poisonous Trail treasure quest will be found. RDR2 players will need to make their way North of Rhodes and then make their West when they reach Eris Field and Ringneck Creek. Players will then find a hill where Map 2 of the Poisonous Trail treasure quest will  be found in one of the dead trees on the hill. 

Poisonous Trail Map 3 - RDR2

Red Dead Redemption 2 players will find Map 3 of the treasure by heading Northwest from the Van Horn Mansion. RDR2 players who are controlling the likes of Arthur Morgan will then need to locate a snake that has been craved into the ground and has rocks for its eyes. Map 3 will be found in the middle of the eye. 

Poisonous Trail Treasure - RDR2

The final step of your quest in order to finally collect your hard earned gold bars will take you to the waterfall located at Elysian Pool. RDR2 players will then find the Poisonous Trail treasure located behind the waterfall. After some traversing through the cave found behind the waterfall, Red Dead Redemption 2 players will find the four gold bars worth a total of $2,000. 

With an extra $2,000 in your wallet thanks to following each map of the Poisonous Trail treasure quest, players will be able to outfit Arthur Morgan with even more firepower or sweet outfits for the many adventures that the story chapters of Red Dead Redemption 2 offers. If you are looking for more help in finding success in the world of RDR2, be sure to check out all of our other guides for the popular Rockstar Games title. 

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