more stats
4,652 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
1,618 ft
Altitude min
1,809 ft
Altitude max
1,809 ft
Altitude start
1,650 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1,194 ft
Distance climb
2,749 ft
Distance down
712 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Snake Rake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finger Lakes National Forest
    Hector, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334305 in Trail Running
    • #113255 in Hiking
    • #44547 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #141 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,775 in Trail Running
    • #2,585 in Hiking
    • #957 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USDA - Hector Ranger Station

Snake Rake is a singletrack trail that descends from the Potomac Rd campground area to the southern Potomac Rd singletrack trails. The north half is fast and flowy, before crossing a creek and a few punchy climbs along The Way to Potomac Rd.

Access Info

Potomac Group Campground parking lot. Snake Rake starts 20' East of Potomac Trail leaving the lane back to campground pavilion.

Disclaimer

Closed to bikes March 15 - May 15

Tags
Family friendlyFlowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Rake located?
      Snake Rake is located in Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, New York, United States. It is part of the Finger Lakes National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49181, -76.78899.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Rake?
      Snake Rake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Rake?
      Snake Rake has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,618 ft to 1,809 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake Rake a point to point trail?
      Snake Rake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snake Rake?
      Snake Rake is 4,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Rake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Rake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Snake Rake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Rake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Rake?
      The estimated time to ride Snake Rake is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 4,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Rake?
      Snake Rake is a very popular trail. There have been 137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 155 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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