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3,406 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-357 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
2,665 ft
Altitude min
3,018 ft
Altitude max
3,018 ft
Altitude start
2,674 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
2,835 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time

Snake Bite (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Killington Bike Park
    Killington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28221 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Snake Bite is fun trail that brings you back down to SnowShed. Rocky and rooty with some fun features and good drop. Snake Bite connects to the lower section of the Gambler.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles average
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  • 81 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 925 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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        Directions to snake-bite-lower trailhead (43.608910, -72.791890)

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        0:00 | 316 | Aug 8, 2019 , Killington
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        3:10 | 197 | Oct 13, 2016 , Killington
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        0:01 | 91 | Aug 16, 2016 , Killington

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snake Bite (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Snake Bite (Lower) located?
        Snake Bite (Lower) is located in Killington Bike Park, Killington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Killington Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.60891, -72.79189.
        ▼ How hard is Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Snake Bite (Lower) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Snake Bite (Lower) has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 357 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,665 ft to 3,018 ft.
        ▼ How long is Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Snake Bite (Lower) is 3,406 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Bite (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake Bite (Lower) are:
        • July (202 activities)
        • September (115 activities)
        • August (115 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Snake Bite (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Bite (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Bite (Lower)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Snake Bite (Lower). The trail is 3,406 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 (Lower)?
        Snake Bite (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,047 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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