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3,166 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
00:03:40
Avg time
136 ft
Altitude change
5,692 ft
Altitude min
5,828 ft
Altitude max
5,692 ft
Altitude start
5,827 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
3,087 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
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Sidetrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Placitas Area Trails
    Placitas, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #81
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #69777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69057 in Trail Running
    • #46745 in Hiking
    • #2966 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

Sidetrack crosses Sidewinder to continue up a short, rocky arroyo to connect with High Voltage.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 652 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Directions to sidetrack-44039 trailhead (35.298910, -106.477970)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidetrack

        ▼ Where is Sidetrack located?
        Sidetrack is located in Placitas Area Trails, Placitas, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Placitas Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.29891, -106.47797.
        ▼ How hard is Sidetrack?
        Sidetrack is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidetrack?
        Sidetrack has 136 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,692 ft to 5,828 ft.
        ▼ How long is Sidetrack?
        Sidetrack is 3,166 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidetrack?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidetrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidetrack?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidetrack are:
        • February (46 activities)
        • May (35 activities)
        • July (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sidetrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidetrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidetrack?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sidetrack. The trail is 3,166 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sidetrack?
        Sidetrack is a very popular trail. There have been 2,691 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,819 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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