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938 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
3,515 ft
Altitude min
3,535 ft
Altitude max
3,533 ft
Altitude start
3,520 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
344 ft
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time
Sideshow Mel Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBowmont Park
Calgary, Alberta -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
I prefer this option vs. trying to climb that super steep section of Sideshow Bob and then shooting back down a steep descent two seconds later. I'm soft - Like Melvin Van Horne aka Sideshow Mel 
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 89 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 747 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(51.088790, -114.170200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sideshow Mel
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Where is Sideshow Mel located?
Sideshow Mel is located in Bowmont Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bowmont Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08879, -114.1702.
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How hard is Sideshow Mel?
Sideshow Mel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Sideshow Mel?
Sideshow Mel has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,515 ft to 3,535 ft.
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Is Sideshow Mel a point to point trail?
Sideshow Mel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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