more stats
906 ft
Distance
-176 ft
Descent
00:04:16
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
969 ft
Altitude min
1,145 ft
Altitude max
1,145 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance down
00:04:16
Avg time

Snakebite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #198117 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26771 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,937 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,491 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2025

A steeper “bite-sized” version of The Serpent, with an option of a red or black graded finish. Start as per Spare Ribs. Turn on to The Serpent and immediately turn off to the right.

Follow easy angled turns with wind blown trees on both sides. A small step feature provides access to a moss floored clearing. Follow the trail cut through lichen covered larch trees, with an uncut mossy rut back into the spruce forest.

A short, root section leads to runnels between the tree rows. Reach an obvious terrace where there is an option to finish the trail down to the fire-road.

Red Option - Turn left and follow the terrace to a moderately steep section between the trees, that leads down to another terrace, under the log drop feature. Continue down to the embankment to the fire road.

Black Option - Drop over the terrace (or squeeze around the terrace to the right). Complete a steep, committing drop over a fallen tree trunk into a gravel bowl. Veer right, down the fire road embankment to complete the trail.

The trail finishes at the top of Papa Delta, that can be followed for a longer trail experience.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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BermsDropsRooty

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  • 94 miles avg distance
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Snakebite Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 6:51am (Europe/London)
May 18, 2026
Direct line access to the steps has been cleared to the right of the original trail, allowing the rider to enter this part of the trail without...
Sep 27, 2025 @ 5:37pm (Europe/London)
Sep 27, 2025
Terrace added to help access to the red finish traverse, that allows the rider to come in under the log drop feature. The black finish is still...
Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:21pm (Europe/London)
Sep 13, 2025
The drop feature at the top of the trail has been tidied up with more gravel fill.
Apr 4, 2025 @ 7:42am
Apr 4, 2025
Agree that log drop is a black feature. Brushed some of the excessively loose stuff off the top of the landing by hand/foot as it was a bit sketchy
Feb 22, 2025 @ 10:02am
Feb 22, 2025
Main line (original taped line) completed, continuing the descending traverse across the hillside and coming back in below the log drop. The...
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      Snakebite - Black Log Drop Finish
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      0:18 | 21 | Jul 9, 2026 , Laurencekirk
      Snakebite - Red Terrace Finish
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      0:24 | 10 | Jul 9, 2026 , Laurencekirk
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      0:37 | 10 | Jul 9, 2026 , Laurencekirk
      Snakebite Mid Section
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      0:27 | 25 | Jun 3, 2026 , Laurencekirk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snakebite located?
      Snakebite is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.88975, -2.5053.
      ▼ How hard is Snakebite?
      Snakebite is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 19.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snakebite?
      The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 969 ft to 1,145 ft.
      ▼ How long is Snakebite?
      Snakebite is 906 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snakebite?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snakebite are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
      • May (4 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 4 minutes to ride Snakebite. The trail is 906 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 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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