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4.3 miles
Distance
942 ft
Climb
-444 ft
Descent
00:26:18
Avg time
498 ft
Altitude change
1,649 ft
Altitude min
2,269 ft
Altitude max
1,771 ft
Altitude start
2,270 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:26:18
Avg time

Snowsnake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Allegany State Park
    Salamanca, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #163439 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65904 in Trail Running
    • #344502 in Hiking
    • #25198 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,111 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,446 in Trail Running
    • #7,146 in Hiking
    • #924 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Snowsnake is a 4 mile less popular blue difficulty ski run (off-piste) trail located near Salamanca New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Snowsnake Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2025 @ 1:33pm
Aug 3, 2025
not a mtb trail. overgrown muddy 2 track. miserable.
Nov 27, 2023 @ 7:27am
Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023 @ 7:21am
Nov 27, 2023
Aug 16, 2022 @ 9:39am
Aug 16, 2022
The park has closed the trail due to invasive species.
Jul 7, 2018 @ 2:45pm
Jul 7, 2018
Overgrown with grass which obscured some dangerous obstacles including mud, stiff ruts and large branches. One tree down which we cleared mostly.
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on Aug 3, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.24 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      tbertele tbertele
      Ok, camping out, see trails, have my bike, let’s explore… I rode this trail from the top down (ish), it’s steep, was very wet, and mostly double track road with lots of grass. Steep down followed by steep up. It was getting late, so I cut off one part of the loop. Struggling to find some good single track here, but still having fun. Note, access road does not exist… These are xc trails you can bike.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snowsnake located?
      Snowsnake is located in Allegany State Park, Salamanca, New York, United States. It is part of the Allegany State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10671, -78.70381.
      ▼ How hard is Snowsnake?
      Snowsnake is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snowsnake?
      Snowsnake has 942 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 444 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,649 ft to 2,269 ft.
      ▼ Is Snowsnake a point to point trail?
      Snowsnake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ How long is Snowsnake?
      Snowsnake is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snowsnake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snowsnake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snowsnake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snowsnake are:
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Snowsnake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snowsnake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snowsnake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 20 minutes to ride Snowsnake. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snowsnake?
      Snowsnake is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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