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Sidewinder Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Chino Hills, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sidewinder Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Sidewinder Trailhead
Great trail thru the wildflower blooms. Very narrow single track and thick brush thru The Valley parts, the top and inclines of the hills have great views of the landscape patterns. I’d say it’s my favorite trail here at the park.
A bit steep going down from the Upper Bane Ridge Trail but most of the trail is in the canyon so it's pretty flat. It's still a nice walk.
Great challenging trail and made for a great mountain biking adventure.
Plan your run at Sidewinder Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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