more stats
659 ft
Distance
-167 ft
Descent
811 ft
High Point
-167 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
811 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-25.4%
Grade
-41%
Grade max
-8.5%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance down

Snake Nip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Middle Hill MTB
    Clarence
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #171243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28177 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,654 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #629 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner

A little warm up to get you to Snake Bite This is a short, steep organic cut line with minimal benching. You'll find some off camber roots and one or two tricky tight turns. Slippery when wet!

Access Info

All trails at Middle Hill are on private property and accessed through making a booking only

Tags
RootyTight and twisty

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 34 rides
  • Last: May 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Nip located?
      Snake Nip is located in Middle Hill MTB, Clarence, New Zealand. It is part of the Middle Hill MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.15099, 173.8539.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Nip?
      Snake Nip is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 25.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Nip?
      The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 811 ft.
      ▼ How long is Snake Nip?
      Snake Nip is 659 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Nip?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snake Nip. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Snake Nip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Nip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Nip?
      Snake Nip is a very popular trail. There have been 177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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