more stats
394 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
4,410 ft
Altitude min
4,460 ft
Altitude max
4,460 ft
Altitude start
4,411 ft
Altitude end
-12.553%
Grade
-23.449%
Grade max
2.686%
Grade min
32 ft
Distance climb
362 ft
Distance down
00:01:23
Avg time

Sidewinder Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #223056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50482 in E-Biking
    • #375848 in Trail Running
    • #155317 in Hiking
    • #11024 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,736 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #605 in E-Biking
    • #6,120 in Trail Running
    • #3,806 in Hiking
    • #115 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

I love this little drop in to sidewinder. Cuts out the sandy beginning and gets you right to the fun stuff.

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Sandy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sidewinder Access Trail Reports

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May 20, 2025 @ 2:55pm
May 20, 2025
 Recent rains, hero dirt!
Jun 17, 2023 @ 7:52am
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Jan 23, 2023
 reporter Snow melting causing prevalent, deep mud.
Mar 3, 2022 @ 8:42am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Access located?
      Sidewinder Access is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.62928, -109.64732.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Access?
      Sidewinder Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.553%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Access?
      Sidewinder Access has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,410 ft to 4,460 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Access a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Access?
      Sidewinder Access is 394 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sidewinder Access. The trail is 394 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewinder Access?
      Sidewinder Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 956 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,408 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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