more stats
2,096 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
3,231 ft
Altitude min
3,270 ft
Altitude max
3,267 ft
Altitude start
3,232 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
971 ft
Distance down
614 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Snake Trail (Python) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rydal
    Lithgow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47737 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142002 in Trail Running
    • #136676 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Clockwise you get a fast downhill with some technical off camber.

Anti clockwise it's nice little climb to open the lungs up

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 110 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Snake Trail (Python) Trail Reports

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Dec 19, 2022 @ 3:50pm
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Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:02pm
Dec 25, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:01pm
Dec 25, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snake Trail (Python) located?
      Snake Trail (Python) is located in Rydal, Lithgow, Australia. It is part of the Rydal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.47238, 150.03805.
      ▼ How hard is Snake Trail (Python)?
      Snake Trail (Python) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake Trail (Python)?
      Snake Trail (Python) has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,231 ft to 3,270 ft.
      ▼ Is Snake Trail (Python) a point to point trail?
      Snake Trail (Python) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snake Trail (Python)?
      Snake Trail (Python) is 2,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake Trail (Python)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Trail (Python). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake Trail (Python)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake Trail (Python) are:
      • November (22 activities)
      • December (10 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Snake Trail (Python)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake Trail (Python) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake Trail (Python)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Snake Trail (Python). The trail is 2,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snake Trail (Python)?
      Snake Trail (Python) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,645 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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