Sidewinder
1.1 mi
Distance
43 ft
Elev. Gain
24m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sidewinder is a point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 1.1 miles long and gains 43 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Placitas, New Mexico, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,855 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 1,776 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Placitas, NM · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Sandoval County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
3.9 mi awayBernalillo, NM
Private Reservable
Coronado Campground
5.4 mi awayBernalillo, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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10.1 mi awayAlbuquerque, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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14.4 mi awayAlbuquerque / Tijeras, NM
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