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2,979 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-455 ft
Descent
2,440 ft
High Point
-407 ft
Altitude change
1,984 ft
Altitude min
2,440 ft
Altitude start
2,034 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-55.2%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
2,274 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
Sidewinder Track Details
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AKAMount Somers Track
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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eBike Allowed
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Time: 45 min
Distance: 1 km
This steep hill track branches off the Mount Somers Track. It begins with a short walk through a small pocket of silver beech that escaped the fires that swept through Ashburton Gorge. The track then climbs steeply up to and through the tailings of the old Blackburn Mine.
source: Mount Somers Track
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-43.619610, 171.304820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder Track
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Where is Sidewinder Track located?
Sidewinder Track is located in Mount Somers Area, New Zealand. It is part of the Mount Somers Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.61961, 171.30482.
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How hard is Sidewinder Track?
Sidewinder Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Track?
Sidewinder Track has 15 m of elevation gain. The trail has 139 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 605 m to 744 m.
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Is Sidewinder Track a point to point trail?
Sidewinder Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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