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1.0 mile
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-284 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-267 ft
Altitude change
703 ft
Altitude min
970 ft
Altitude max
970 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
2,799 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time
Sidewinder Down Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAvalanche Preserve
Boyne City, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular Direction Shown
- One Direction for E-Biking
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land Owner
Downhill flow-type trail from Avalanche overlook to the parking lot. Lots of berms, a few rollers, and a couple of table-tops.
Access Info
Trail continues from Sidewinder South or can be accessed from the trail behind the South overlook deck.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 38 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 448 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(45.197100, -85.012040)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder Down
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Where is Sidewinder Down located?
Sidewinder Down is located in Avalanche Preserve, Boyne City, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Avalanche Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.1971, -85.01204.
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How hard is Sidewinder Down?
Sidewinder Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Down?
Sidewinder Down has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 703 ft to 970 ft.
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Is Sidewinder Down a point to point trail?
Yes, Sidewinder Down is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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