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Sidewinder Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. Scottsdale
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7.1 Miles 11.4 Kilometers


Singletrack

683' 208 m

Ascent

-806' -246 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

2,082' 634 m

High

1,739' 530 m

Low

Shared By Pierre Munger

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“One of the toughest trails in the Sonoran Preserve.”

— Pierre Munger
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Description

This trail can be done both clockwise and counter-clockwise, though I prefer it clockwise as you can ride the radio tower downhill, which is a blast. Be prepared for some steep climbing in certain sections.

Contacts

Local Club: Cave Creek Bicycle Association

Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

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Oct 12, 2018
Michael Morley
Aug 18, 2018
Sjb Sjb
Jan 27, 2018
Matthew Vane
6.9mi
Dec 6, 2017
Bryce Henson
Nov 16, 2017
Ivan Ankrom
OMG, I bit off more than I can chew on this trail. After riding Ocotillo, Sidewinder is intermediate/difficult for sure. 16% ascents, killer trail. 7mi — 2h 00m
Sep 27, 2017
Randy P
did ocotillo to ridgeback to sidewinder and return on ocotillo. 8.5mi
Feb 22, 2017
Jared Allen
Nov 28, 2016
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Stewarded by Cave Creek Bicycle Association
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 20 votes

#1

in Scottsdale

#915

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#1

in Scottsdale

#38

in Arizona

#915

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Sidewinder Trail cutting through the saguaros
Sidewinder Trail cutting through the saguaros
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The hills are alive...with poppies.
The hills are alive...with poppies.
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In mid-March, the desert is in stunning, full bloom.
In mid-March, the desert is in stunning, full b…
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Poppies bloom all around you on a ride along the Sidewinder Trail.
Poppies bloom all around you on a ride along th…
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SW peak of Sidewinder trail in the early fall morning.
SW peak of Sidewinder trail in the early fall m…
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Cruising on Sidewinder Trail
Cruising on Sidewinder Trail
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Paul Jarvis
Paul Jarvis  
Great ride when you combine Sidewinder and Ridgeline trail. Hard steep climbs but the downhill is fast and worth the climb. Can't wait to do it again. May 11, 2017

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