more stats
794 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
2,062 ft
Altitude min
2,132 ft
Altitude max
2,123 ft
Altitude start
2,062 ft
Altitude end
-7.713%
Grade
-15.242%
Grade max
21.67%
Grade min
45 ft
Distance climb
749 ft
Distance down
00:01:25
Avg time

Snake Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kinnaird Park
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126584 in Trail Running
    • #108706 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #229 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #2,298 in Trail Running
    • #1,828 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short flow trail with some low bermed corners and some small lips to jump off of.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 277 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,581 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Snake Back Trail Reports

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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.63 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to snake-back trailhead (53.558200, -113.448090)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      magpiechips
      One of the very best trails in the city.
      mtabarelli
      Whomever did some work at this trail please send me a message, I live very close and would love to help maintain the trail! Thank you!
      pedaljunkie2000
      I hope the person responsible for this beauty is still at it. Nice work.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Back located?
      Snake Back is located in Kinnaird Park, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Kinnaird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.5582, -113.44809.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Back?
      Snake Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.713%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Back?
      Snake Back has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,062 ft to 2,132 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake Back a point to point trail?
      Yes, Snake Back is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snake Back?
      Snake Back is 794 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake Back are:
      • September (145 activities)
      • August (130 activities)
      • May (129 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Snake Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Snake Back. The trail is 794 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Back?
      Snake Back is a very popular trail. There have been 9,362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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