Snake Trail

Snake Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Maine, about 2.3 miles from the town of Monson. The route is 0.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 172 feet, and it reaches a high point of 890 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.14 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Greenville run to highs around 75°F in July, with lows near 57°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 23°F. The hike takes about half an hour. The trail is close to several other routes, including Arthur's Loop and Craig's Trail Loop for cross-country skiing, both about 0.2 miles away, and the Meandering Moose and T-Rex Loop hikes, each about 0.6 miles off.