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2,621 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
301 ft
Altitude max
261 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance climb
853 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glacier Ridge
    Farmingville, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342792 in Trail Running
    • #155550 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,197 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,967 in Trail Running
    • #3,557 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fun optional loop that has a few tricky tight turns but a nice sidehill section.This is one of the easier black diamonds to try out.

Disclaimer

Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 343 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 4,301 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Sidewinder Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/New_York)
Aug 24, 2026
 some erosion from recent rains, quite a few washed out areas and erosion on steeper parts. always check for ticks after your ride - they're...
Jul 1, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/New_York)
Jul 1, 2026
 Slightly wet and soft but nice. Check for ticks after every ride, found another one on me.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/New_York)
Jun 7, 2026
May 18, 2026 @ 6:25pm (America/New_York)
May 18, 2026
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on Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder located?
      Sidewinder is located in Glacier Ridge, Farmingville, New York, United States. It is part of the Glacier Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.84973, -73.01641.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 248 ft to 301 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sidewinder is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is 2,621 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 3 minutes to ride Sidewinder. The trail is 2,621 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 16,544 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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