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4,715 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
98 ft
Altitude min
125 ft
Altitude max
103 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
587 ft
Distance down
2,500 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time

Snake Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Run Preserve
    Eversham Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #304830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341295 in Trail Running
    • #144662 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,237 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,989 in Trail Running
    • #1,718 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Friends of the Black Run Preserve

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AI Generated Description

Snake Tail is a 4,715 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Eversham Township New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Snake Tail Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/New_York)
Sep 18, 2026
Nov 16, 2024 @ 3:13pm
Nov 16, 2024
 Some areas adjacent to the large bed of sand are a little loose, but still holds up well despite regional drought conditions.
Nov 7, 2024 @ 2:10pm
Nov 7, 2024
 200+ acre forest fire within preserve; 0% containment as of 4PM EDT. Check news for Bethany Run Wildfire for updates.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Tail located?
      Snake Tail is located in Black Run Preserve, Eversham Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Black Run Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.82239, -74.88549.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Tail?
      Snake Tail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Tail?
      Snake Tail has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 98 ft to 125 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake Tail a point to point trail?
      Snake Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snake Tail?
      Snake Tail is 4,715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Snake Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Snake Tail. The trail is 4,715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Tail?
      Snake Tail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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