more stats
384 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
00:02:22
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
2,442 ft
Altitude min
2,458 ft
Altitude max
2,458 ft
Altitude start
2,441 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
384 ft
Distance down
00:02:22
Avg time

Sidewinder Loop 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347300 in Trail Running
    • #149122 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #394 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,642 in Trail Running
    • #3,110 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Scottsdale

Rock slabs & rollers.

Tags
Rock slabsRollers
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 154 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
Status:
on Apr 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Riding Sidewinder Trail at Browns Ranch
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      8:22 | 64 | Feb 17, 2024 , Scottsdale
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Near the intersection with Loop 2, there are a big drop and big rock slab that dump out onto the Loop 2 trail, may want to keep an eye out for anyone heading along Loop 2 trail before dropping in, or have someone stop traffic. Potential for a nasty collision.
      jplatt1156
      A cool little trail to session some granite

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Loop 3 located?
      Sidewinder Loop 3 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 33.75289, -111.87634.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Loop 3?
      Sidewinder Loop 3 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Loop 3?
      The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,442 ft to 2,458 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Loop 3 a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Loop 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Loop 3?
      Sidewinder Loop 3 is 384 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Loop 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Loop 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Loop 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Loop 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Loop 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sidewinder Loop 3. The trail is 384 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 3?
      Sidewinder Loop 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 714 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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