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1,572 ft
Distance
-141 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
275 ft
Altitude max
275 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-28.4%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance down
00:01:43
Avg time

Snake dance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Peñasquitos Canyon
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123289 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88965 in E-Biking
    • #278622 in Trail Running
    • #113479 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Flow at the start, tight and twisty to finish.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 97 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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on Sep 21, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snake dance

        ▼ Where is Snake dance located?
        Snake dance is located in Los Peñasquitos Canyon, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.94601, -117.19389.
        ▼ How hard is Snake dance?
        Snake dance is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake dance?
        The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 275 ft.
        ▼ Is Snake dance a point to point trail?
        Snake dance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snake dance?
        Snake dance is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake dance?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake dance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake dance?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake dance are:
        • September (7 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Snake dance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake dance are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake dance?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Snake dance. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snake dance?
        Snake dance is a moderately popular trail. There have been 524 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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