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1.4 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:10:19
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
246 ft
Altitude min
330 ft
Altitude max
326 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
4,531 ft
Distance down
1,490 ft
Distance flat
00:10:19
Avg time

Python Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Snake Den
    Johnston, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114533 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #372556 in Trail Running
    • #308549 in Hiking
    • #8533 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #28918 in Nordic Skiing
    • #53222 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #256 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #1,047 in Trail Running
    • #971 in Hiking
    • #15 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #92 in Nordic Skiing
    • #101 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    State of RI Division of Parks and Recreation

Long double track which several single track run off of.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 11, 2025 @ 7:56am
May 11, 2025
 The typical wet spots are extra wet. Puddles are turning into small ponds, mud is deeper than usual.
Mar 14, 2022 @ 6:00am
Mar 14, 2022
 Some large partly frozen mud, torn up by atvs in the usual spots
Feb 21, 2022 @ 6:10am
Feb 21, 2022
Jan 24, 2021 @ 9:26am
Jan 24, 2021
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on May 11, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      mikepetrarca4
      Rideable but boring rocky double track that is torn up from atvs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Python located?
      Python 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 41.85571, -71.53333.
      ▼ How hard is Python?
      Python is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Python?
      Python has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 ft to 330 ft.
      ▼ Is Python a point to point trail?
      Python is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Python?
      Python is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Python?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Python. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Python? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Python are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Python?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Python. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Python?
      Python is a very popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 87 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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