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3,107 ft
Distance
-446 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
-446 ft
Altitude change
3,662 ft
Altitude min
4,109 ft
Altitude max
4,109 ft
Altitude start
3,661 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-47.8%
Grade max
-6%
Grade min
3,107 ft
Distance down
00:05:13
Avg time

Snakebite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fernie Provincial Park
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48286 in E-Biking
    • #90944 in Trail Running
    • #81650 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Fernie Alpine Resort

Twisty flowing downhill - old school and natural in character with plenty of roots. Good fun, but over way too quick. Most will carry on up to Verboten for the longer ride. Moderate drops.

Access Info

Climb Gorby Road to the top, take a right up the Red Tree Road and follow for 300m, trail will be on the right.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Snakebite Trail Reports

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May 29, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Edmonton)
May 29, 2026
 reporter Gorby Trail got some love from Trail Crew and volunteers and it's in great shape. The Old Goat bridge was replaced and the new one is awesome -...
May 21, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Edmonton)
May 21, 2026
 reporter Deadfall is all clear on Verboten and Snakebite. Red Tree Road still has one tree down and some snow but it's passable.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
Aug 19, 2025 @ 6:35pm
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 17, 2025 @ 10:12am
Aug 17, 2025
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on May 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to snakebite-36202 trailhead (49.477410, -115.116960)

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        Redo on Snakebite in Fernie with the chesty
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        2:50 | 262 | Jun 5, 2024 , Fernie
        youtuber Snake Bite & The Forbidden Trail
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        12:15 | 364 | Jul 30, 2021 , Fernie
        Snakebite - Fernie, BC | Mountain Biking
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        4:20 | 861 | Jun 23, 2018 , Fernie

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        2026 Steep n' Deep XC Stage 3: Goated
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        Tour of Mt Fernie Prov Park
        13 miles • 3,322 ft • 13 •
        Hitting all the main trails in Mt. Fernie Provincial Park, mainly climbing up /
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        Tears and Gears 2025 - Bike
        9 miles • 1,993 ft • 3 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snakebite

        ▼ Where is Snakebite located?
        Snakebite is located in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fernie Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47741, -115.11696.
        ▼ How hard is Snakebite?
        Snakebite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snakebite?
        The trail has 446 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,662 ft to 4,109 ft.
        ▼ How long is Snakebite?
        Snakebite is 3,107 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snakebite?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snakebite. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snakebite?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snakebite are:
        • July (64 activities)
        • August (57 activities)
        • June (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 6 minutes to ride Snakebite. The trail is 3,107 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 2,102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,075 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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