more stats
1,460 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:01:17
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
847 ft
Altitude max
844 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

Rat Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115529 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118315 in E-Biking
    • #369218 in Trail Running
    • #360904 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #513 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #300 in E-Biking
    • #1,845 in Trail Running
    • #1,871 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Connects Copperhead to Volcano Road. Best access to Tecumseh and Medicine Man. Added to eliminate some road travel if riding around the lake to Tecumseh and Medicine Man.

Access Info

Access from Copperhead Trail to the gravel road near the old maintenance building.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on Jun 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rat Snake located?
      Rat Snake is located in Mountwood Park, Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mountwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24522, -81.30378.
      ▼ How hard is Rat Snake?
      Rat Snake is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rat Snake?
      Rat Snake has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 847 ft.
      ▼ Is Rat Snake a point to point trail?
      Rat Snake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rat Snake?
      Rat Snake is 1,460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rat Snake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rat Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rat Snake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rat Snake are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rat Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rat Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rat Snake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rat Snake. The trail is 1,460 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rat Snake?
      Rat Snake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 313 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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