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2,594 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
663 ft
Altitude min
759 ft
Altitude max
746 ft
Altitude start
664 ft
Altitude end
-14.229%
Grade max
5.17%
Grade min
491 ft
Distance climb
1,807 ft
Distance down
296 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

The Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gisburn Forest
    Clitheroe
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47530 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,360 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

The opening trail, lovely flow

Tags
Bridges

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 451 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Snake located?
      The Snake is located in Gisburn Forest, Clitheroe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gisburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.99761, -2.39024.
      ▼ How hard is The Snake?
      The Snake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Snake?
      The Snake has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 663 ft to 759 ft.
      ▼ Is The Snake a point to point trail?
      The Snake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Snake?
      The Snake is 2,594 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Snake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Snake?
      The Snake is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access The Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Snake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Snake. The trail is 2,594 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Snake?
      The Snake is a very popular trail. There have been 6,348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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