more stats
1,086 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
4,604 ft
High Point
73 ft
Altitude change
4,531 ft
Altitude min
4,531 ft
Altitude start
4,603 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat

Serpent's Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Everstoke
    Blairsden, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66694 in E-Biking
    • #435449 in Trail Running
    • #434745 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #575 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,409 in E-Biking
    • #16,014 in Trail Running
    • #15,863 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A very nice climbing trail that gets you back to East Side Perimeter and helps connect the dots.

Access Info Restricted Access

Everstoke is members only

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 15, 2025
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Serpent's Back Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2025 @ 1:43pm
Jul 26, 2025
reporter Rained yesterday, hero dirt today!
Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:55pm
Apr 14, 2025
reporter Freshly raked and ready to ride!
Mar 26, 2025 @ 7:07pm
Mar 26, 2025
reporter Snow is gone for now!
Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:24am
Mar 13, 2025
reporter Under snow at the moment!
Feb 21, 2025 @ 4:13pm
Feb 21, 2025
reporter Great weather and things are drying out
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on Jul 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Serpent's Back located?
      Serpent's Back is located in Everstoke, Blairsden, California, United States. It is part of the Everstoke trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77936, -120.60904.
      ▼ How hard is Serpent's Back?
      Serpent's Back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Serpent's Back?
      Serpent's Back has 72 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,531 ft to 4,604 ft.
      ▼ How long is Serpent's Back?
      Serpent's Back is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Serpent's Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Serpent's Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Serpent's Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Serpent's Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Serpent's Back?
      Serpent's Back is a moderately popular trail. There have been 130 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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