British Columbia · Mountain biking

Sidewinder

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in British Columbia, Canada.

2.5 mi
round trip: 1,186 ft
climb: Difficult
difficulty: Out and back
route

Best time to visit Sidewinder

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
45° / 34°
18 wet
Feb
48° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 38°
17 wet
Apr
58° / 42°
14 wet
May
64° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
69° / 52°
10 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
67° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
50° / 38°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 34°
19 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blaine, WA, 45.4 mi away at 60 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sidewinder is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,140 ft and 1,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. The nearest town is Langdale, about 1.9 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Soames Hill, Mount Elphinstone and Gospel Rock. Gibsons creek falls and Langdale Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Gibson’s RV Resort is within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.