Sideshow
Boise · Idaho
1.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
17 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
1.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
17 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Sideshow is a bike-only downhill trail with a jump line near the start, banked turns and rollers. Ride-around options are documented for larger features, making it useful for practicing flow and jumping without taking every feature. Some riders report needing to pedal through gentler sections. Enter from Corrals and finish at 8th Street Connection. Closed December 1–March 31; weather can delay reopening.
Mountain Biking in Boise
Boise is built around the Ridge to Rivers trail system, with foothills singletrack, Camel Back access, fast dry descents, and more than 200 miles of connected routes. Use Sideshow as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Condition
Hero Dirt
Direction
One-Way Only
Ride Style
Downhill
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Blue Square
Trail Style
Flow Trail
Trail Width
Singletrack
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Sideshow FAQ
Where is Sideshow?
Sideshow is a mountain bike trail near Boise, Idaho. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Sideshow?
Sideshow is 1.6 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Sideshow?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-09: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Sideshow?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Boise include Elephant Rock Loop, #16B Rock Island (East), M17 To Tram, #16B Rock Island (Deer Path), M18 To Tram. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Sideshow?
Sideshow is listed as flow trail.
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