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794 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
2,062 ft
Altitude min
2,132 ft
Altitude max
2,123 ft
Altitude start
2,062 ft
Altitude end
-7.713%
Grade
-15.242%
Grade max
21.67%
Grade min
45 ft
Distance climb
749 ft
Distance down
00:01:38
Avg time
Snake Back Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKinnaird Park
Northwest Edmonton, Alberta -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
A short flow trail with some low bermed corners and some small lips to jump off of.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 15 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 146 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 1,400 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to snake-back trailhead
(53.558200, -113.448090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snake Back
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Where is Snake Back located?
Snake Back is located in Kinnaird Park, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Kinnaird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.5582, -113.44809.
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How hard is Snake Back?
Snake Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.713%.
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What is the elevation gain for Snake Back?
Snake Back has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,062 ft to 2,132 ft.
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Is Snake Back a point to point trail?
Yes, Snake Back is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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