more stats
4,255 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:08:36
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
4,217 ft
Altitude min
4,263 ft
Altitude max
4,249 ft
Altitude start
4,262 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
2,188 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:08:36
Avg time

Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore Mountain
    Klamath Falls, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91426 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66136 in Trail Running
    • #336792 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #913 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,220 in Trail Running
    • #3,896 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny

Sidewinder is pretty technical. Upper Sidewinder is straight and easy. Trail passes through rock gardens up and down hill no matter which way you rider. Very circuitous. Great trail if you like rock gardens. Not the trail for flow-seekers.

Tags
Rock gardensSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 134 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Sidewinder Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2024 @ 10:37am
Apr 19, 2024
 One or two muddy spots
Aug 6, 2023 @ 10:17pm
Aug 6, 2023
Apr 27, 2023 @ 12:51pm
Apr 27, 2023
 reporter Trails open.
Nov 10, 2022 @ 10:53am
Nov 10, 2022
 reporter Trails are variably snowy, frozen or muddy. Use caution.
Mar 28, 2021 @ 9:24am
Mar 28, 2021
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on Apr 19, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder located?
      Sidewinder is located in Moore Mountain, Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Moore Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.23535, -121.80598.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,217 ft to 4,263 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is 4,255 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ 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 9 minutes to ride Sidewinder. The trail is 4,255 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 1,223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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