more stats
1,962 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
615 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time

Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Henry's Ridge Open Space
    Maple Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94437 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114284 in Trail Running
    • #118492 in Hiking
    • #2664 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16181 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,575 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,538 in Trail Running
    • #4,030 in Hiking
    • #39 in Adaptive Biking
    • #323 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    King County

Technical trail that descends tight switchbacks. There is a connector trail to Beaver Tracks and a connector trail to Viper that start/end on this trail. There is also a drop zone at the end.

Tags
DropsRock gardensTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 913 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
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      Directions to snake-34175 trailhead (47.352370, -121.996510)

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      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 20%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake located?
      Snake is located in Henry's Ridge Open Space, Maple Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Henry's Ridge Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.35237, -121.99651.
      ▼ How hard is Snake?
      Snake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake?
      Snake has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 615 ft to 669 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake a point to point trail?
      Snake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Snake?
      Snake is 1,962 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake?
      Snake is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Snake. The trail is 1,962 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snake?
      Snake is a very popular trail. There have been 3,545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,903 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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