more stats
256 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
714 ft
High Point
-25 ft
Altitude change
689 ft
Altitude min
714 ft
Altitude start
689 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat

Sideshow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #249556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69334 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

An alternative downhill line to the clay chute that joins onto Sinclairs

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sideshow located?
      Sideshow is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.13343, 174.12887.
      ▼ How hard is Sideshow?
      Sideshow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sideshow?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 689 ft to 714 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sideshow?
      Sideshow is 256 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:
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 busy is Sideshow?
      Sideshow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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