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3.4 miles
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-2,736 ft
Descent
00:41:37
Avg time
-2,676 ft
Altitude change
520 ft
Altitude min
3,196 ft
Altitude max
3,196 ft
Altitude start
520 ft
Altitude end
-14.745%
Grade
-57.577%
Grade max
22.098%
Grade min
703 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
333 ft
Distance flat
00:41:37
Avg time

Snowdon Ranger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Llanberis
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #39287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128970 in Trail Running
    • #63285 in Hiking
    • #1155 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Snowdonia National Park Authority

Steep switchbacks & technical. This is a mountain environment, the weather conditions at the summit can be very severe compared to the valley floor and conditions can deteriorate very quickly. Navigation can be difficult in poor visibility. Be prepared. Carry warm & waterproof clothing, food and drink, first aid and an emergency shelter. What will you do in an emergency? Can you get yourself off the mountain?

It is subject to the Snowdon Voluntary Cycling Agreement. Please do not ride any of the bridleways to and from the summit of Snowdon between 10am & 5pm from the 1st May to September 31st.
Please respect the agreement, stick to the bridleway, and behave responsibly. Otherwise we may lose access to this fantastic mountain.

Access Info Restricted Access

It is subject to the Snowdon Voluntary Cycling Agreement. Please do not ride any of the bridleways to and from the summit of Snowdon between 10am & 5pm from the 1st May to September 31st.
Please respect the agreement, stick to the bridleway, and behave responsibly. Otherwise we may lose access to this fantastic mountain.

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:30pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 6, 2026
 Good conditions but the last bit is only a push bike ordeal. Better take it as a hike
Oct 11, 2025 @ 7:30am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Oct 10, 2025
 Optimal grip and dry underfoot , few sections getting very worn and rough
May 11, 2024 @ 3:40am
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Aug 23, 2023 @ 12:35am
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to snowdon-ranger trailhead (53.073740, -4.080210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snowdon Ranger

        ▼ Where is Snowdon Ranger located?
        Snowdon Ranger is located in Llanberis, United Kingdom. It is part of the Llanberis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.07374, -4.08021.
        ▼ How hard is Snowdon Ranger?
        Snowdon Ranger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.745%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snowdon Ranger?
        Snowdon Ranger has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,736 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 520 ft to 3,196 ft.
        ▼ Is Snowdon Ranger a point to point trail?
        Snowdon Ranger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.

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