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18.8 miles
Distance
3,054 ft
Climb
-2,235 ft
Descent
03:17:52
Avg time
820 ft
Altitude change
5,288 ft
Altitude min
6,312 ft
Altitude max
5,288 ft
Altitude start
6,109 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
03:17:52
Avg time
Sidewinder Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGunnison Gorge
Montrose, Colorado -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2010
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OSM Way
This is a very long trail and has a lot of rocky sections. Multiple dirt roads provide access to create different route options.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 19 rides
- Last: May 16, 2026
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(38.751440, -107.910210)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder
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Where is Sidewinder located?
Sidewinder is located in Gunnison Gorge, Montrose, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Gunnison Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.75144, -107.91021.
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How hard is Sidewinder?
Sidewinder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
Sidewinder has 3,054 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,288 ft to 6,312 ft.
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Is Sidewinder a point to point trail?
Sidewinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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