This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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664 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
822 ft
Altitude min
866 ft
Altitude max
832 ft
Altitude start
822 ft
Altitude end
-1.477%
Grade
-20.068%
Grade max
17.616%
Grade min
280 ft
Distance climb
384 ft
Distance down
00:01:48
Avg time

Snake Handler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Henry's Ridge Open Space
    Maple Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Closed due to King County Forest Health Project (https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/22870b1), should re-open March 2019.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 22, 2025
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 3:01pm
Mar 20, 2020
Oct 8, 2018 @ 9:59pm
Oct 8, 2018
 reporter King County Parks has closed this trail. Reopens in early Nov
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Handler located?
      Snake Handler is located in Henry's Ridge Open Space, Maple Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Henry's Ridge Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.3544, -121.99876.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Handler?
      Snake Handler is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.477%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Handler?
      Snake Handler has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 822 ft to 866 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake Handler a point to point trail?
      Snake Handler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snake Handler?
      Snake Handler is 664 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Handler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Handler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Snake Handler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Handler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Handler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Snake Handler. The trail is 664 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Handler?
      Snake Handler is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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