Snake Run

Snake Run is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Nevada, set within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park on county land. It sits in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, about 0.16 miles from the Reno Mizpah Trail and Miners Trail, which makes it an easy addition to a ride through this part of the park. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.32 miles, with a total climb of 149 feet from a starting point near 4,837 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.11 miles in, with a 7% grade. The high point reaches about 4,856 feet, and the low point is around 4,763 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reno show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other trails lie close by, including the Lower N-Trail and Reno Vista Trail, each about 0.2 miles away. Climbers can find Jewel Boulder and Basque Boulders about half a mile off.