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1,660 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-258 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
548 ft
Altitude max
548 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
1,414 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Lower Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burnaby Mountain / SFU
    Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2791 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9937 in Trail Running
    • #1533 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

It has a few steeper sections, and a very few low built erosion control features, but it is generally a smooth flowing dirt trail. At only 600m long it's all over pretty quickly, but this trail is a good little extra to be tacked on to another trail.

Access Info

Accessed after riding Gear Jammer. Ride up the double track road 200m after exiting Gear Jammer.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 23 rides
  • 11.7 km average
6 Months
  • 432 rides
  • 14.8 km avg distance
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  • 4,052 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Caution rolling over this one. Lift as you hit bottom or the mud will grab you and keep your bike as you keep going! Got an up close and personal...
Jan 16, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Vancouver)
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Avg: 3.84 (62 votes)
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        Directions to lower-snake trailhead (49.272390, -122.900490)

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        LOWER SNAKE | SFU - Burnaby
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        2:21 | 28 | May 19, 2026 , Burnaby
        youtuber Riding right after a BIG WINDSTORM!
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        5:53 | 152 | Dec 16, 2024 , Burnaby
        youtuber Chill riding POV
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        3:35 | 353 | Feb 25, 2024 , Burnaby
        Burnaby Mtn - Lower Snake
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        0:57 | 359 | Jun 21, 2023 , Burnaby

        Routes with this trail

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        It takes about 50 minutes to do the loop with a couple stops along the way. I would much rather take this...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Snake

        Where is Lower Snake located?
        Lower Snake is located in Burnaby Mountain / SFU, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burnaby Mountain / SFU trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27239, -122.90049.
        How hard is Lower Snake?
        Lower Snake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 15.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lower Snake?
        Lower Snake has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 548 ft.
        How long is Lower Snake?
        Lower Snake is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Lower Snake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Lower Snake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Snake are:
        • July (387 activities)
        • October (314 activities)
        • June (279 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Lower Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Lower Snake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Snake. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Lower Snake?
        Lower Snake is a very popular trail. There have been 24,115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26,146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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