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2,615 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
3,931 ft
Altitude min
4,030 ft
Altitude max
4,030 ft
Altitude start
3,944 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
1,588 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moscow Mountain
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131768 in Trail Running
    • #125579 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,060 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #987 in Trail Running
    • #1,019 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sidewinder is an old-school XC-style route from Four Corners to Dyer Meadow. A number of MAMBA trails feed into/out-of Dyer Meadow including Cave Trail, Lickity Split, & Rock & A Hard Place.

Tags
Meadow

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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Sidewinder Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
 reporter MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 1, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 3, 2026
 reporter MAMBA Trails closed as of August 3, 2026 due to fire danger.
Jun 10, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 10, 2026
 All clear of blowdowns
May 20, 2025 @ 7:04pm
May 20, 2025
 Trees down
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on Sep 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      imalwaysriding imalwaysriding
      It's no more "old school xc" than anything else on Moscow Mountain. No one calls this "Sidewinder" either.
      MoscowMatt MoscowMatt
      This is commonly known as cave Connector. It makes a great loop by riding this north then taking easy out (‘unnamed connector’) back to 4-corners

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder located?
      Sidewinder is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81333, -116.9001.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
      Sidewinder has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,931 ft to 4,030 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 2,615 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidewinder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidewinder are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 6 minutes to ride Sidewinder. The trail is 2,615 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 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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