This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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906 ft
Distance
-297 ft
Descent
00:01:48
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
00:01:48
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
    45 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.

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Trail head off of Mel's Trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 142 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 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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on Feb 24, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to upper-snake trailhead (49.274440, -122.902430)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Snake

        ▼ 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:
        • September (15 activities)
        • October (11 activities)
        • June (8 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 3 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 964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,034 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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