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1,294 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
50 ft
Altitude change
6,082 ft
Altitude min
6,162 ft
Altitude max
6,082 ft
Altitude start
6,133 ft
Altitude end
3.88%
Grade
-10.126%
Grade max
21.014%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
378 ft
Distance down
65 ft
Distance flat
00:02:07
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Sideshow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spence Basin
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43931 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77566 in Trail Running
    • #54912 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sideshow is a very fun connector to get from the Clown Town trails to the Old Iron Springs Railroad Grade, and subsequently #709. In the downhill direction, the trail starts off with a quick, punchy climb before descending down the hillside. There's a couple opportunities to pop off rocks and get some air on the way down. This trail is also very doable in the uphill direction.

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to sideshow-196426 trailhead (34.578750, -112.565310)
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        Ride of the Gates Loop | Prescott, AZ Mountain...
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        3:47:18 | 25 | Sep 4, 2025 , Prescott
        Prescott AZ: NW Spence Basin (Sideshow @5:53)
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        16:01 | 70 | May 3, 2022 , Prescott
        708 Clown Town Prescott AZ Mountain Biking...
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        21:30 | 371 | Feb 7, 2021 , Prescott

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sideshow

        ▼ Where is Sideshow located?
        Sideshow is located in Spence Basin, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Spence Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.57875, -112.56531.
        ▼ How hard is Sideshow?
        Sideshow is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.88%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sideshow?
        Sideshow has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,082 ft to 6,162 ft.
        ▼ Is Sideshow a point to point trail?
        Sideshow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sideshow?
        Sideshow is 1,294 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sideshow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sideshow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sideshow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sideshow are:
        • May (54 activities)
        • April (53 activities)
        • July (46 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sideshow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sideshow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sideshow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sideshow. The trail is 1,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sideshow?
        Sideshow is a very popular trail. There have been 5,393 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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