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1,567 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
5,684 ft
Altitude min
5,725 ft
Altitude max
5,684 ft
Altitude start
5,705 ft
Altitude end
1.312%
Grade
-10.973%
Grade max
19.826%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance climb
762 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Upper Sidewinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    JQS/Hubbard Mesa
    Rifle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #285655 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #404881 in Trail Running
    • #405236 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,848 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,777 in Trail Running
    • #7,738 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Sidewinder is a 1,567 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rifle Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Apr 5, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Sidewinder located?
      Upper Sidewinder is located in JQS/Hubbard Mesa, Rifle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the JQS/Hubbard Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.56621, -107.81941.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Sidewinder?
      Upper Sidewinder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.312%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sidewinder?
      Upper Sidewinder has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,684 ft to 5,725 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Sidewinder a point to point trail?
      Upper Sidewinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Sidewinder?
      Upper Sidewinder is 1,567 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sidewinder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sidewinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Sidewinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sidewinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sidewinder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Sidewinder. The trail is 1,567 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Sidewinder?
      Upper Sidewinder is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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