more stats
1,827 ft
Distance
-22 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
2,420 ft
Altitude min
2,442 ft
Altitude max
2,442 ft
Altitude start
2,421 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
1,404 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Sidewinder Loop 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83745 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139741 in Trail Running
    • #154913 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,122 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,446 in Trail Running
    • #3,366 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

Singletrack trail with some fun rock features.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Near the intersection with Loop 3, there are a big drop and big rock slab (both on east side of trail) that dump out onto the Loop 2 trail, may want to look up and keep an eye out for anyone dropping in before heading through there.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Loop 2 located?
      Sidewinder Loop 2 is located in Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Brown's Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.7537, -111.87611.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Sidewinder Loop 2 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Loop 2?
      The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,420 ft to 2,442 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Loop 2 a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Loop 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Sidewinder Loop 2 is 1,827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Loop 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidewinder Loop 2 are:
      • January (62 activities)
      • February (50 activities)
      • April (45 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Loop 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Loop 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sidewinder Loop 2. The trail is 1,827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewinder Loop 2?
      Sidewinder Loop 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,070 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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