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4,040 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-370 ft
Descent
00:05:54
Avg time
-367 ft
Altitude change
5,747 ft
Altitude min
6,114 ft
Altitude max
6,114 ft
Altitude start
5,747 ft
Altitude end
-9.079%
Grade
-21.217%
Grade max
4.363%
Grade min
83 ft
Distance climb
3,789 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:05:54
Avg time

Snake Bite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pahvant Trail System
    Richfield, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71286 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019

Snake Bite starts out with a long section of high speed chunky slickrock, drops, rock gardens and drops then finishes off with a fast flow section. The flow section includes several gap and table top jumps with flowing berm sections.

Access Info

Snake Bite forks off of the Cairn-age trail and then merges back on at the bottom.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Oct 3, 2025 @ 2:21pm (America/Denver)
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 Wildlife closure 1/1/25 to 4/1/25
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Jul 12, 2024 @ 6:41am
Jul 12, 2024
 Memorial Day weekend trail open, tractors on the side. Use caution as they may be working on it periodically
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Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (13 votes)
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        Directions to snake-bite-207756 trailhead (38.786320, -112.108660)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snake Bite

        ▼ Where is Snake Bite located?
        Snake Bite is located in Pahvant Trail System, Richfield, Utah, United States. It is part of the Pahvant Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.78632, -112.10866.
        ▼ How hard is Snake Bite?
        Snake Bite is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.079%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Bite?
        Snake Bite has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 370 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,747 ft to 6,114 ft.
        ▼ Is Snake Bite a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snake Bite is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snake Bite?
        Snake Bite is 4,040 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Bite?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snake Bite. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake Bite?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake Bite are:
        • April (13 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        • September (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Snake Bite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Bite are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Bite?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Snake Bite. The trail is 4,040 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snake Bite?
        Snake Bite is a very popular trail. There have been 873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 912 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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