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1.6 miles
Distance
231 ft
Climb
-431 ft
Descent
00:16:25
Avg time
-201 ft
Altitude change
979 ft
Altitude min
1,202 ft
Altitude max
1,187 ft
Altitude start
987 ft
Altitude end
-2.439%
Grade
-41.199%
Grade max
23.595%
Grade min
3,088 ft
Distance climb
4,027 ft
Distance down
1,116 ft
Distance flat
00:16:25
Avg time
Snail Bite Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKanawha State Forest
Charleston, West Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Snail Bite is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Charleston West Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
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Access above portercamp hollow. Left turn at top of hill then access on the right just past Miracle Mile trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 17, 2026
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(38.262850, -81.691430)
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Nearby Trails
- Bomber Ridge 2,201 ft
- Whitetail 2,507 ft
- Motobubby 2,533 ft
- Flatlander 2,539 ft
- Miracle Mile (bob Ward Pathway) 3,100 ft
Kanawha State Forest
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Where is Snail Bite located?
Snail Bite is located in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Kanawha State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.26285, -81.69143.
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How hard is Snail Bite?
Snail Bite is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.439%.
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What is the elevation gain for Snail Bite?
Snail Bite has 231 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 431 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 979 ft to 1,202 ft.
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Is Snail Bite a point to point trail?
Snail Bite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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