This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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906 ft
Distance
-297 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-297 ft
Altitude change
563 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
-32.7%
Grade
-46.3%
Grade max
-13.8%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance down
00:02:03
Avg time

Upper Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burnaby Mountain / SFU
    Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    unknown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Upper Snake is a permanently closed trail by the City of Burnaby, as is any trail that is under construction nearby. Please do not ride unsanctioned and closed trails.

Access Info

Trail head off of Mel's Trail.

Tags
DropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Upper Snake Trail Reports

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Feb 24, 2024 @ 2:46pm
Feb 24, 2024
Jul 19, 2022 @ 8:03pm
Jul 19, 2022
 Running so good right now, I imagine it'll dry up in the next few days.
Jul 12, 2022 @ 3:51pm
Jul 12, 2022
 loose and dusty
May 3, 2022 @ 9:15pm
May 3, 2022
 Runs good
Nov 19, 2021 @ 12:46pm
Nov 19, 2021
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Status:
on Feb 24, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      ParkerJonesmtb ParkerJonesmtb
      does anyone know where the new upper snake is supposed to be and when it's going to open

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Snake located?
      Upper Snake is located in Burnaby Mountain / SFU, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burnaby Mountain / SFU trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27444, -122.90243.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Snake?
      Upper Snake is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 32.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Snake?
      The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 563 ft to 859 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Snake a point to point trail?
      Upper Snake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Snake?
      Upper Snake is 906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Snake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Snake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Snake are:
      • March (16 activities)
      • February (10 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Snake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Snake. The trail is 906 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?
      Upper Snake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 976 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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