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1,260 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
262 ft
Altitude min
337 ft
Altitude max
334 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
1,135 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
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Biter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snake Den
    Johnston, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59851 in Trail Running
    • #35826 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    RI Parks

Fast technical roller coaster off Python headed toward Snake Den Ridge

Access Info

Parking at Brown Ave northern parking area, accessible from the northern end of Python.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Biter

        Where is Biter located?
        Biter is located in Snake Den, Johnston, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Snake Den trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.85479, -71.5323.
        How hard is Biter?
        Biter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Biter?
        Biter has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 22 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 m to 103 m.
        Is Biter a point to point trail?
        Biter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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