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2,997 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-570 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
-522 ft
Altitude change
3,655 ft
Altitude min
4,223 ft
Altitude max
4,178 ft
Altitude start
3,655 ft
Altitude end
-17.421%
Grade
-44.082%
Grade max
12.252%
Grade min
575 ft
Distance climb
2,264 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time
Snake Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMonte Christo - KC
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny, Teeter Totter
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OSM Way
Steep switchbacking trail with many rock gardens and steep technical sections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 3 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 117 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to snake trailhead
(49.091340, -117.798750)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 63 miles • 14,086 ft • 43 • Loop •
Big loop comprising of most of the iconic trails in the Rossland area.
5 miles • 827 ft • 15 • Point to Point •
A very fun ride! Lots of drops and rockslabs on this fun, challenging and long route.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snake
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Where is Snake located?
Snake is located in Monte Christo - KC, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo - KC trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09134, -117.79875.
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How hard is Snake?
Snake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.421%.
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What is the elevation gain for Snake?
Snake has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 570 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,655 ft to 4,223 ft.
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Is Snake a point to point trail?
Yes, Snake is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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