more stats
460 ft
Distance
-48 ft
Descent
00:01:01
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
2,577 ft
Altitude min
2,625 ft
Altitude max
2,625 ft
Altitude start
2,577 ft
Altitude end
-10.34%
Grade
-16.037%
Grade max
3.432%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
406 ft
Distance down
19 ft
Distance flat
00:01:01
Avg time

Sidewinder Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Union Trails
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #391104 in Trail Running
    • #381745 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #754 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #1,567 in Trail Running
    • #1,544 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This was probably my favorite line down. Some drops, some really long rough sandstone that was just a riot to rip fast and shake your fillings out.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Down located?
      Sidewinder Down is located in Union Trails, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Union Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.98623, -115.23391.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Down?
      Sidewinder Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.34%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Down?
      The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,577 ft to 2,625 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Down a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Down?
      Sidewinder Down is 460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sidewinder Down. The trail is 460 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewinder Down?
      Sidewinder Down is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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