3.8 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-1,549 ft
Descent
00:32:28
Avg time
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Snakes & Ladders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westsyde
    Williams Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Skinny, Wallride
  • Global Ranking
    #73609 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75457 in Trail Running
    • #42710 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2015

Snakes and Ladders was completely re-built in 2012. It incorporates over 22,000 board feet of Cariboo lumber in sky berms, tables, step downs, and other features with the tightest and fastest single track around.

Access Info

The trail starts off Bysak Road at the top of the Westsyde network, You'll see the obvious start area next the picnic bench and kiosk. Pedal across the Powerline and into the lower section where things get really exciting. You'll end in the River Valley where you'll turn right to exit back to the cemetery parking area.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Snakes & Ladders mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,474 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,728 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,208 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,202 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,729 ft
  • Grade
    -7.3%
  • Grade max
    -81.1%
  • Grade min
    7.4%
  • Distance climb
    4,016 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,804 ft
  • Avg time
    00:32:28
  • Avg reverse time
    00:35:21
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on Aug 9, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.4 (15 votes)
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      Snakes & Ladders Trail Reports

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      Aug 9, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Aug 9, 2024
      		 reporter
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 3:42pm
      Jul 8, 2024
      		 Says trail closed at the very last end of the trail.
      Jun 5, 2024 @ 6:13pm
      Jun 5, 2024
      		 Tree down onSnakes to Phils, across the trail.
      May 27, 2024 @ 12:11pm
      May 27, 2024
      Raked upper from parking lot to top of Philmcrakin. Cleared out around woodwork.
      Apr 24, 2024 @ 6:21pm
      Apr 24, 2024
      		 reporter No issues
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 14 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      All
      • 247 rides
      • Last: Sep 24, 2024

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      • TTF
        TTF Ladder Bridge

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      May 21, 2013 @ 5:28pm
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      781 |
      Aug 7, 2012 @ 7:27pm
      Aug 7, 2012
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      Apr 30, 2023 @ 3:29pm
      Apr 30, 2023

      Routes with this trail

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      Day 5 Westsyde lap5 miles
      Williams Lake | 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series race30 miles

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