Sideshow Laps

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Downhill · Flow

We park at the climb out to 8th street road, this allows us to break up the climbing. From the parking spot to the trailhead is 1 mile of road riding and 333' of climbing. Then you'll ride corrals trail over to the junction with sideshow trail. From here it's 1.50 miles of sideshow down to 8th street connector. Stay left as you exit sideshow, then we ride up 8th street connector. It is 0.62 miles and 225 feet of climbing. The climb out is pretty steady and has 2 small short punches uphill.

This 3.5-mile route begins with a 1-mile climb on a graded gravel road, gaining approximately 333 feet in elevation. Riders begin from the parking area along the roadway at the exit of the 8th street connector, allowing the total elevation gain to be broken into manageable segments.

Upon reaching the trailhead, riders descend Corrals Trail to the junction with Sideshow, from here it's 1.55-mile downhill-only trail featuring machine-built berms, optional jumps, and some flowy corners. At the bottom of Sideshow, stay to the left and continue onto the 8th Street Connector.

This return climb measures 0.62 miles with 225 feet of elevation gain and includes a consistent grade with two short but steep sections. The loop concludes back at the parking area, offering a compact but well-rounded ride with a mix of road climbing, flowing downhill, and a steady climb out.

This trail was led by Integrated Trail LAB, a professional trail-building team based in Bozeman, Montana, known for creating purpose-built mountain bike trails across the region.
Sideshow is designed specifically for downhill bike traffic. It is 1 of 2 mountain bike only trails in the Boise foothills. It's worth noting that the trail will be seasonally closed during the winter months to protect the tread and maintain its integrity.

The City of Boise is funded the trail with a budget of approximately $150,000, and the trail is currently officially opened on July 1st 2025.