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31.8 miles
Distance
5,036 ft
Climb
-5,032 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
5,482 ft
Altitude min
5,708 ft
Altitude start
5,712 ft
Altitude end
-47.7%
Grade max
51.3%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
16 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Primarily moto singletrack loop. Some 1-2' step-ups and dropoffs. Some technical spots. Plenty of bailout possibilities on the side roads.
Eagle Valley to Sidewinder to Red-Rocks/Nighthorse to Spikes and back on Eagle Valley
Detailed Description
Sidewinder Red Rocks Loop is a 32 mile moderately popular expert route located near Montrose Colorado. This dirtbike/moto primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 5,036 ft with a max elevation of 7,068 ft then descends -5,032 ft.
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Stats
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Distance32 miles
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Avg time3 hr 13 min
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Altitude min5,482 ft
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Altitude start5,708 ft
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Altitude end5,712 ft
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Climb5,036 ft
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Descent-5,032 ft
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Grade max-47.7%
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Grade min51.3%
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Distance climb14 miles
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Distance down16 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Primary ActivityDirtbike/Moto
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeDH, AM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Eagle Valley Trail, Montrose CO - MTB Ride
trail: Eagle Valley
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Apr 8, 2025 @ 3:56pm Apr 8, 2025 | ||||
Jan 28, 2025 @ 6:26pm Jan 28, 2025 | A little snow and mud the first few turns, otherwise totally dry. reporter |
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