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1,112 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
400 ft
High Point
-12 ft
Altitude change
370 ft
Altitude min
400 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
427 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
Sidewinder Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaBasin Pond Trails
Monroe, Maine -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
- 90 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerRay Wirth
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Sidewinder is a 1,112 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Monroe Maine. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 19 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Access Info
Directions: From the village of Monroe, drive 3.5 miles west on Route 139. As you crest the hill, look for the “Butterfly Tree” on the left and then continue another 50 yards. Turn left into the grassy parking area. Look for orange flagging and (set back from the road) a “Basin Pond Trails” sign.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 7.4 km avg distance
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- 24 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(44.592180, -69.069670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder
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Where is Sidewinder located?
Sidewinder is located in Basin Pond Trails, Monroe, Maine, United States. It is part of the Basin Pond Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.59218, -69.06967.
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How hard is Sidewinder?
Sidewinder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
Sidewinder has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 9 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 113 m to 122 m.
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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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