more stats
666 ft
Distance
-29 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
2,425 ft
Altitude min
2,454 ft
Altitude max
2,454 ft
Altitude start
2,425 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance down
00:00:59
Avg time

Sidewinder Loop 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Ranch
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140106 in Trail Running
    • #332397 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #173 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,454 in Trail Running
    • #4,956 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

Rock slabs & rollers.

Tags
Rock slabsRollers
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 465 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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on Apr 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Loop 5 located?
      Sidewinder Loop 5 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 33.75265, -111.87654.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Loop 5?
      Sidewinder Loop 5 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Loop 5?
      The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,425 ft to 2,454 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Loop 5 a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Loop 5 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Loop 5?
      Sidewinder Loop 5 is 666 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Loop 5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Loop 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Loop 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Loop 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Loop 5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sidewinder Loop 5. The trail is 666 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 5?
      Sidewinder Loop 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,429 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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