2.8 miles
Distance
693 ft
Climb
-700 ft
Descent
925 ft
High Point

It takes about 50 minutes to do the loop with a couple stops along the way. I would much rather take this than the trans canada to get to gear jammer. Good ride

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Mel's Gearjammer, Snake is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Burnaby British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 693 ft with a max elevation of 925 ft then descends -700 ft.
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  • Avg time
    38 min 10 sec
  • Altitude change
    -7 ft
  • Altitude min
    295 ft
  • Altitude start
    925 ft
  • Altitude end
    919 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -76.5%
  • Grade min
    51.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    240 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lower Snake
Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:33am
Dec 6, 2024
Mel's Trail
Nov 23, 2024 @ 1:02pm
Nov 23, 2024
Tree down near the top of upper snake
Sidewinder
Nov 6, 2024 @ 12:12am
Nov 6, 2024
Two fallen tree maybe 3/4 way up.
Uppercut
Oct 27, 2024 @ 12:35am
Oct 27, 2024
Some trail wear because of the rain. Rideable
Lower Sidewinder
Oct 23, 2024 @ 2:12pm
Oct 23, 2024
Trail washed out
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