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1,870 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
674 ft
Altitude min
830 ft
Altitude max
830 ft
Altitude start
689 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-34.1%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24702 in E-Biking
    • #100260 in Trail Running
    • #115258 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

Sidewinder is a fun downhill or a good climb. Ride it and Trillium as part of a XC loop in the northwest part of the park.

Trail Supporters
  • Greg Carmichael, Gabe Cromoli, James Beggs
    Builder
  • Greg Carmichael/ SIMBS
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 204 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,742 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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        Directions to sidewinder trailhead (48.541190, -123.477790)

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        3:13 | 105 | Nov 3, 2023 , Victoria
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewinder

        ▼ Where is Sidewinder located?
        Sidewinder is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.54119, -123.47779.
        ▼ How hard is Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 674 ft to 830 ft.
        ▼ Is Sidewinder a point to point trail?
        Sidewinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder is 1,870 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewinder?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidewinder?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidewinder are:
        • November (345 activities)
        • January (256 activities)
        • December (249 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sidewinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewinder?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sidewinder. The trail is 1,870 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sidewinder?
        Sidewinder is a very popular trail. There have been 8,244 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,924 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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