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1,847 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
3,280 ft
Altitude min
3,380 ft
Altitude max
3,380 ft
Altitude start
3,281 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Upper Snake's Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51365 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trail BC

A fast and slithery rip through the woods leads to a fun intermediate jump section that is very sessionable for those aspiring to more difficult jump lines such as Rubber Down.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 178 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.78 (9 votes)
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        Directions to upper-snake-s-back trailhead (49.769030, -119.455130)

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        May 3, 2015 @ 7:25pm
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        Routes with this trail

        29 miles 4,465 ft 35
        Devilville Downhill - Climb Crawford trails to the KVR. Commute the KVR to the Gillard DH area, continue...
        3 miles 21 ft 13
        this is a route for Gillard as an easy route for people to get to know the area and learn about the nature...
        3 miles 6 ft 16 Shuttled
        A great mixture of classic Fast, flowy but still a bit technical Okanagan trail
        3.7
        9 Ratings
        5 11%
        4 56%
        3 22%
        2 11%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Snake's Back

        Where is Upper Snake's Back located?
        Upper Snake's Back is located in Gillard, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gillard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76903, -119.45513.
        How hard is Upper Snake's Back?
        Upper Snake's Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Snake's Back?
        The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,280 ft to 3,380 ft.
        Is Upper Snake's Back a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Snake's Back is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Upper Snake's Back?
        Upper Snake's Back is 1,847 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Snake's Back?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Snake's Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Upper Snake's Back?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Snake's Back are:
        • June (21 activities)
        • May (17 activities)
        • October (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Upper Snake's Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Snake's Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Upper Snake's Back?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Snake's Back. The trail is 1,847 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Upper Snake's Back?
        Upper Snake's Back is a very popular trail. There have been 1,001 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,019 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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