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3,448 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-574 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
-534 ft
Altitude change
3,650 ft
Altitude min
4,226 ft
Altitude max
4,184 ft
Altitude start
3,652 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-67.1%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
561 ft
Distance climb
2,589 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time

Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98097 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60348 in E-Biking
    • #101394 in Trail Running
    • #86622 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #266698812

Steep switchbacking trail with many rock gardens and steep technical sections.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 10.2 km avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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May 31, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
 No downed trees on the trail, hiked it top to bottom. One snapped tree leaning over the trail, below Eddie J, that's not hanging on by much....
May 23, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
 reporter The KCTS trail crew completed seasonal inspection and maintenance.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
Forgot to mention ruin there is a large tree across the path on the climb part that you must get off your bike for. The down is good.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
 As good a condition as it’s ever in
Sep 26, 2025 @ 5:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 26, 2025
 Tree down just below Eddie J partially blocking trail.
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on May 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to snake trailhead (49.091340, -117.798750)

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        youtuber Snake - Rossland, BC
        4:39 | 934 | Aug 14, 2020 , Rossland
        youtuber Snake, Rossland BC Fat Biking
        3:15 | 386 | Jan 17, 2019 , Rossland
        youtuber How not to Fat Bike
        3:12 | 357 | Jan 17, 2019 , Rossland
        Snake Trail | 3rd Person | HRCS Day 14
        4:30 | 448 | Oct 13, 2018 , Rossland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snake

        ▼ Where is Snake located?
        Snake is located in Monte Christo, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09134, -117.79875.
        ▼ How hard is Snake?
        Snake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snake?
        Snake has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 574 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,650 ft to 4,226 ft.
        ▼ Is Snake a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snake is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snake?
        Snake is 3,448 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snake are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • June (14 activities)
        • August (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Snake. The trail is 3,448 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snake?
        Snake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,144 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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