more stats
1,220 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:05:02
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
413 ft
Altitude max
412 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
997 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:05:02
Avg time

Snakebite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails
    Kempsey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14879 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,330 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #914 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

This is old Ugly Duck start into Firefly from the Top. Some nasty rock sections at top.

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 123 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Snakebite Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 2:39pm (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 19, 2025
Jul 28, 2025 @ 9:34am
Jul 28, 2025
 super rocky and rough
Jun 13, 2025 @ 2:47pm
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 @ 3:34pm
Jun 3, 2025
 reporter Forest open again, trails will have some soft muddy patches and some trees may be down. Use with caution.
May 30, 2025 @ 6:53pm
May 30, 2025
 reporter State Forest is closed. All trails closed.
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Status:
on Dec 20, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.56 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to snakebite-188073 trailhead (-31.120140, 152.806850)
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      Snakebite/Phoenix
      4,111 ft • 5 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
      Snakebite into The Phoenix stage
      Ugly Duck Extended Stage
      2,667 ft • 7 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      Ugly Duck Stage, finish before road.
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      Snakebite Firefly Stage
      4,111 ft • 6 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      Snakebite into Firefly stage, race across road, finish before road at end of Firefyl.
      1.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      StumpyGumpy StumpyGumpy
      Rocky sections at the start definitely threw me and my old hardtail around a bit, otherwise the rest of it is pretty good.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snakebite located?
      Snakebite is located in Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails, Kempsey, Australia. It is part of the Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.12014, 152.80685.
      ▼ How hard is Snakebite?
      Snakebite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snakebite?
      The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 413 ft.
      ▼ Is Snakebite a point to point trail?
      Yes, Snakebite is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snakebite?
      Snakebite is 1,220 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snakebite?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snakebite. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Snakebite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snakebite are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snakebite?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Snakebite. The trail is 1,220 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snakebite?
      Snakebite is a very popular trail. There have been 685 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,009 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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