more stats
3,796 ft
Distance
206 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:08:15
Avg time
165 ft
Altitude change
1,393 ft
Altitude min
1,587 ft
Altitude max
1,393 ft
Altitude start
1,558 ft
Altitude end
4.343%
Grade
-14.701%
Grade max
38.213%
Grade min
2,538 ft
Distance climb
557 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:08:15
Avg time

Sidewinder Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41122 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13363 in E-Biking
    • #61391 in Trail Running
    • #84743 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,004 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #882 in E-Biking
    • #3,431 in Trail Running
    • #4,466 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Cozy single track between Corral Trail and Cosens Bay Express.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 221 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,685 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
Status:
on Jul 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewinder Trail located?
      Sidewinder Trail is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.19932, -119.26459.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewinder Trail?
      Sidewinder Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.343%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder Trail?
      Sidewinder Trail has 206 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,393 ft to 1,587 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewinder Trail a point to point trail?
      Sidewinder Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewinder Trail?
      Sidewinder Trail is 3,796 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewinder Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Sidewinder Trail. The trail is 3,796 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewinder Trail?
      Sidewinder Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 11,516 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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