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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaCorral
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Ref Number18E14A
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Face
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Global Ranking#1860 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2121 in E-Biking
- #36804 in Trail Running
- #42657 in Hiking
- #1338 in Dirtbiking
- #883 in Horseback
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
Sidewinder is well named and features dozens of moderately banked turns which double back on each other creating a ride that feels like something from an amusement park. Bike handling skills will be tested because of the density of turns and proximity of the trees. Many optional rock rollovers and log rides are also featured.
Sidewinder is also a fun trail to ride up, but use caution as downhill riders are often only looking 10 ft ahead of their tire.
Access Info
The upper trailhead is 300 ft into Upper Corral on the right side. The terminus is near the end of Upper Corral.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Sierra Sidewinder Trail mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-287 ft
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Altitude min6,761 ft
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Altitude max7,064 ft
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Altitude start7,048 ft
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Altitude end6,762 ft
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Grade-5.1%
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Grade max-16.7%
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Grade min5.7%
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Distance climb404 ft
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Distance down3,550 ft
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Distance flat1,703 ft
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Avg time00:09:37
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Avg reverse time00:14:42
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
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- Snowmobile
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