more stats
1,430 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
709 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
720 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
1.764%
Grade
-5.337%
Grade max
11.377%
Grade min
812 ft
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
126 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Side Winder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Muleshoe Bend
    Spicewood, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #239604 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156763 in Trail Running
    • #92381 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,943 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,467 in Trail Running
    • #1,129 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Side Winder is a 1,430 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Spicewood Texas. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Side Winder Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/Chicago)
Aug 15, 2026
 Sandy
Jun 23, 2024 @ 1:42am
Jun 23, 2024
 Kinda overgrown
May 21, 2020 @ 7:04am
May 21, 2020
May 17, 2020 @ 12:43pm
May 17, 2020
 A little overgrown in sections. Could use a weed-wacker
Dec 4, 2019 @ 4:08pm
Dec 4, 2019
 Dry and very loose in places.
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on Aug 15, 2026
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Winder located?
      Side Winder is located in Muleshoe Bend, Spicewood, Texas, United States. It is part of the Muleshoe Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.49305, -98.09763.
      ▼ How hard is Side Winder?
      Side Winder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.764%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Winder?
      Side Winder has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 709 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Winder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Side Winder is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Winder?
      Side Winder is 1,430 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Winder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Winder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Side Winder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Winder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Winder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Side Winder. The trail is 1,430 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Winder?
      Side Winder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,195 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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