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1,736 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
5,080 ft
Altitude min
5,193 ft
Altitude max
5,193 ft
Altitude start
5,079 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-54.5%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
00:03:37
Avg time

Sidecar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whitefish Mountain Resort
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78216 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Whitefish Mountain Resort

Narrow singletrack through tight trees with a few wooden features to stoke intermediate riders. Connects the top of the B-Side Zone to the village area.

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  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 229 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Jul 11, 2025 @ 12:59pm
Jul 11, 2025
 Bowhead reach doesn’t go. Trees too tight and no ride around
Aug 13, 2023 @ 3:39am
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 11, 2023 @ 7:05am
Aug 11, 2023
Jul 8, 2023 @ 9:49am
Jul 8, 2023
Jun 13, 2023 @ 3:48am
Jun 13, 2023
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Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
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        2026 TNRL Race #2
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        CLOSED Race Course - Do not attempt during Bike Park Operating Hours
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidecar

        ▼ Where is Sidecar located?
        Sidecar is located in Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Whitefish Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48652, -114.36395.
        ▼ How hard is Sidecar?
        Sidecar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidecar?
        Sidecar has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,080 ft to 5,193 ft.
        ▼ Is Sidecar a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sidecar is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sidecar?
        Sidecar is 1,736 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidecar?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sidecar. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidecar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidecar are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • August (21 activities)
        • June (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sidecar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidecar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidecar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sidecar. The trail is 1,736 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sidecar?
        Sidecar is a very popular trail. There have been 991 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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