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1,401 ft
Distance
-79 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
637 ft
Altitude min
722 ft
Altitude max
722 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,401 ft
Distance down
00:02:37
Avg time

Snake Bites Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Queen Elizabeth Country Park
    Petersfield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35293 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

The new part of Snakebite with a new 80cm drop bigger berms and some new kickers and the old double built up

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  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 422 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Directions to snake-bites-upper trailhead (50.968150, -0.968550)
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        Jan 2, 2013 @ 12:12pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snake Bites Upper

        ▼ Where is Snake Bites Upper located?
        Snake Bites Upper is located in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.96815, -0.96855.
        ▼ How hard is Snake Bites Upper?
        Snake Bites Upper is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Bites Upper?
        The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 637 ft to 722 ft.
        ▼ Is Snake Bites Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snake Bites Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snake Bites Upper?
        Snake Bites Upper is 1,401 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Bites Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Bites Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake Bites Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake Bites Upper are:
        • July (34 activities)
        • May (33 activities)
        • June (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Snake Bites Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Bites Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Bites Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Snake Bites Upper. The trail is 1,401 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snake Bites Upper?
        Snake Bites Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 4,249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,702 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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