Sidewinder

Truckee · California

1.7 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

19 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
57°
55°
78°
10 mph
Gust16 mph
5:33 AM
8:28 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

6% top-layer soil moisture74°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance, winds near 15 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Sidewinder is a 1.7-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 19 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Truckee rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Truckee.

Mountain Biking in Truckee

Truckee is a Tahoe-area mountain biking hub with high-alpine singletrack, rocky forest descents, and classic routes around Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, and the Tahoe National Forest. Use Sidewinder as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Dirt

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Where is Sidewinder?

Sidewinder is a mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Sidewinder?

Sidewinder is 1.7 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 19 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Sidewinder?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance, winds near 15 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Sidewinder?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Alt Connector, Capsian Connector, Lower Barker Connector, Lower Rusty's, Beaver Tail Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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