Sidewinder

Near Grande Cache · Willmore and Grande Cache

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Sidewinder is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Grande Cache. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 63 m in total and tops out at 1,199 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Sidewinder bypass at 0.4 km, Berge Connector at 0.7 km and Sidewinderviews at 0.9 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Lindy's Bridge. Much of the route follows Castle Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.6km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 63m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,199m
Lowest point: 1,174m

Elevation profile

1,174 m to 1,199 m

Highest point 1,199 m, lowest 1,174 m, 63 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.6 kmLindy's BridgeViewpoint
1.2 kmPoint NemoViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8749° N, 119.1392° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 98 trails in Willmore and Grande Cache

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30