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1,417 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
1,152 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Snipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lysterfield Park
    Lysterfield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1869 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Short fast flowing all weather trail with berms and jumps connecting Upper Blair Witch with the Skills Park and Dam Wall.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 24 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 586 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 6,783 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 1:16pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 20, 2026 @ 1:19pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 19, 2026
May 18, 2026 @ 9:11pm (Australia/Melbourne)
May 18, 2026
 All clear and fun with some new features
Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:24am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 8, 2026
 No issues!!
Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:41am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 7, 2026
 All trails in good condition, pretty dry n dusty in places, but running well Few ruts n washout, but nothing major
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.97 (29 votes)
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        Directions to snipe trailhead (-37.971680, 145.293150)
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        Oct 18, 2019 @ 10:16pm
        Oct 18, 2019

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        Snipe Track @ Lysterfield MTB
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        0:25 | 1357 | Dec 7, 2020 , Lysterfield
        youtuber Lysterfield MTB Park – Snipe Trail Build [Day 1]
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        4:59 | 494 | Jul 4, 2020 , Lysterfield
        youtuber Lysterfield MTB Park – Snipe
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        0:09 | 1660 | Feb 18, 2019 , Lysterfield
        Snipe Track
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        0:45 | 430 | Nov 3, 2015 , Lysterfield

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snipe

        ▼ Where is Snipe located?
        Snipe is located in Lysterfield Park, Lysterfield, Australia. It is part of the Lysterfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.97168, 145.29315.
        ▼ How hard is Snipe?
        Snipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snipe?
        The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 331 ft.
        ▼ Is Snipe a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snipe is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snipe?
        Snipe is 1,417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snipe?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snipe. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snipe?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snipe are:
        • February (536 activities)
        • October (466 activities)
        • January (419 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Snipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snipe?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Snipe. The trail is 1,417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snipe?
        Snipe is a very popular trail. There have been 47,101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47,015 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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