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Sidewinder Trail
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Sidewinder Trail

  • 4.854 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Sidewinder Trail is a sun-drenched desert hiking area offering sweeping Sonoran Desert views and well-marked paths. Expect moderate elevation changes, native cacti, and a popular route for walkers, joggers, and leashed dogs seeking a quick outdoor escape.

Quick answers

Sidewinder Trail in short

When is Sidewinder Trail open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Sidewinder Trail?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Sidewinder Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Sidewinder Trail?

Phoenix, AZ 85085.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

67°

Heavy rain

Feels
69°
Rain
51%
Wind
10mph
  1. 3pmLight rain67°
  2. 4pmOvercast68°
  3. 5pmOvercast67°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Sidewinder Trail
  2. 2 Desert Hills Trailhead · 1 min
Phoenix, AZ 85085(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in Maps

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 54 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Jogging
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time