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Sidewinder Trail – Ridgeback Overlook loop from Desert Lake Tank

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Phoenix

Sidewinder Trail – Ridgeback Overlook loop from Desert Lake Tank

Moderate

2.5

(18)

58

riders

Sidewinder Trail – Ridgeback Overlook loop from Desert Lake Tank

02:01

22.6km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Sonoran Preserve

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Parking

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5.60 km

Sidewinder Trail

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Sidewinder Trail is popular with mountain bikers but you will find hikers and runners using it as well. While not too technical, the trail earns an intermediate rating due to …

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12.9 km

Ridgeback Overlook

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Ridgeback Overlook has stunning views across the valley to the mountains on the opposite side. Great place to be for sunset!. It is exposed so be aware of any thunderstorms in the area.

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13.3 km

View to the North from Ridgeback Overlook

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All of the picturesque views from the Ridgeback Overlook view out to the south and east, but there are also great views to the north once you come down from the overlook and get back on the main trail.

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22.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

7.24 km

749 m

697 m

426 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.53 km

2.95 km

118 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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