1,004 ft
Distance
-120 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Snakes Trail
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  • Axis Mountain Technical
    2020
    Builder
  • Noble 5 Contracting
    2020
    Builder

Snakes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Terrace Mountain
    Terrace, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    March-November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #9625 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    City of Terrace

Snakes is the 2020 re-creation of the original "Courthouse Trail" named Snakes & Ladders. As part of the Hub Project, TORCA has completely redesigned and rebuilt this classic trail to a hardened-surfaced flow trail with berms, small table top jumps, and rollers for progression of skills for beginner riders (hence the new name without "ladders"). This is the smoothest and easiest downhill flow trail in Terrace - enjoy

Access Info

Use the UpCycle trail from the Sportplex parking lot to climb to the top of the descent, or access the trail from Walsh Connector or riding down UpCycle from the Flathead Loop.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Snakes mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -120 ft
  • Altitude min
    310 ft
  • Altitude max
    431 ft
  • Altitude start
    431 ft
  • Altitude end
    312 ft
  • Grade
    -12%
  • Grade max
    -28.1%
  • Grade min
    2.6%
  • Distance climb
    10 ft
  • Distance down
    974 ft
  • Distance flat
    20 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:16
  • Avg reverse time
    00:49:02
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on Apr 24, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      Snakes Trail Reports

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      Apr 24, 2025 @ 7:27am
      Apr 24, 2025
      		 reporter
      Jan 11, 2025 @ 10:57am
      Jan 11, 2025
      		 reporter Peanut Butter
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 8:26am
      Oct 2, 2024
      		 reporter Wet but riding well
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 8:09am
      Jul 26, 2024
      		 reporter Trail has been brushed, and excess gravel has been blown off.
      Jul 4, 2024 @ 9:37am
      Jul 4, 2024
      		 Getting ingrown, lots of loose gravel. Dangerous to ride at any speed, especially for beginners. Not recommended until it gets sime TLC and loose...
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      • 5 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
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      • 10 miles avg distance
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      • 350 rides
      • Last: Jun 18, 2025

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      May 29, 2020 @ 9:20am
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      May 29, 2020 @ 9:19am
      May 29, 2020

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