Snail Trail is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Doherty Garage, Doherty, San Fierro for C.R.A.S.H.. The objective: reporter and Journalist. This GTA San Andreas Snail Trail walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Doherty Garage, Doherty, San Fierro.
- Given by: C.R.A.S.H..
- Objective: Reporter and Journalist.
- Unlocks: Ice Cold Killa.
- Unlocked by: Outrider.
GTA San Andreas Snail Trail walkthrough
- Tenpenny has hidden a sniper rifle in the construction site nearby. Go get it.
- The reporter is at Cranberry Station. Follow him to his meeting place with the Target, then kill them both.
- The train is arriving at the station. You don’t have much time before it leaves with the reporter.
- The reporter has boarded the train and is heading for Market Station in Los Santos. Follow that train!.
- The train is approaching Market Station. The reporter will be preparing to exit.
- If the reporter suspects he is being tailed he will abandon the interview, so don’t get close enough to spook him.
- The reporter has left the train. Pick up his trail and follow him to the Target.
- The reporter is at the sidewalk looking for a cab. Get ready to follow him.
- The reporter has climbed into a cab. Follow him to the Target.
- The reporter is approaching his destination. Keep your distance until he meets the Target.
- The reporter is ready to meet the Target. You have a sniper rifle. Assassinate them both.
- You’ve killed the reporter. Kill the Target to complete the mission. (After killing the reporter before the target).
- The Target is dead. Don’t let the reporter get away. Kill him too. (After killing the target before the reporter).
How GTA San Andreas Snail Trail fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Reporter or Journalist escapes.
- Reporter spooked or dies before reaching destination.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Snail Trail?
Pick it up in Doherty Garage, Doherty, San Fierro for C.R.A.S.H..
What fails GTA San Andreas Snail Trail?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Reporter or Journalist escapes; Reporter spooked or dies before reaching destination.
What does GTA San Andreas Snail Trail unlock?
Which version of GTA San Andreas is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.
