more stats
705 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
463 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rockwell Park
    Bristol, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63346 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8888 in E-Biking
    • #9320 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #435 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #16 in E-Biking
    • #66 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Bristol Parks and Recreation

The fourth and final downhill off the Outer Loop, blazed yellow. This trail starts with a bang with a 30' wooden roller coaster feature before a number of fun ups and downs.

Tags
Family friendlyRollers
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 182 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Sidewinder Trail Reports

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Mar 7, 2023 @ 10:06am
Mar 7, 2023
 Small patches of snow left from last week. Lots of leaves on ground make the trail hard to see at some points and can be hard to get traction...
Jul 17, 2021 @ 7:56am
Jul 17, 2021
Sep 10, 2019 @ 10:18am
Sep 10, 2019
 reporter All good
Aug 26, 2019 @ 1:29pm
Aug 26, 2019
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder located?
      Sidewinder is located in Rockwell Park, Bristol, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.67809, -72.95745.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 463 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sidewinder is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is 705 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sidewinder. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sidewinder. The trail is 705 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is a very popular trail. There have been 450 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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