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1.7 miles
Distance
393 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:16:36
Avg time
332 ft
Altitude change
3,289 ft
Altitude min
3,646 ft
Altitude max
3,299 ft
Altitude start
3,632 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,588 ft
Distance down
873 ft
Distance flat
00:16:36
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Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Clara River Reserve
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
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    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26738 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2913 in E-Biking
    • #537 in Trail Running
    • #2553 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great flowing trail with excellent views

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        Directions to sidewinder-9128 trailhead (37.123390, -113.685960)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder

        Where is Sidewinder located?
        Sidewinder is located in Santa Clara River Reserve, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santa Clara River Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.12339, -113.68596.
        How hard is Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder has 393 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,289 ft to 3,646 ft.
        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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