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2,569 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
765 ft
Altitude min
858 ft
Altitude max
858 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
1,467 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Sidebandit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burnaby Mountain / SFU
    Burnaby, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Upper Sidewinder
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 50 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106397 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116867 in Trail Running
    • #112501 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • OSM Way
    #316889160

Connecting Gaglardi to Burnaby Mountain and Sidewinder trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 275 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Sidebandit Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 13, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 25, 2026
 Large tree down blocking trail about 150m north of Gaglardi Road entrance,
Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 30, 2025
May 10, 2024 @ 1:20pm
May 10, 2024
Apr 14, 2023 @ 2:05am
Apr 14, 2023
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on Jul 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sidebandit trailhead (49.270990, -122.915250)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidebandit located?
      Sidebandit is located in Burnaby Mountain / SFU, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burnaby Mountain / SFU trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27099, -122.91525.
      ▼ How hard is Sidebandit?
      Sidebandit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidebandit?
      Sidebandit has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 765 ft to 858 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sidebandit?
      Sidebandit is 2,569 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidebandit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidebandit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidebandit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidebandit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidebandit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sidebandit. The trail is 2,569 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidebandit?
      Sidebandit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,801 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,882 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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