9.0 miles
Distance
1,443 ft
Climb
-1,543 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-100 ft
Altitude change
6,340 ft
Altitude min
6,439 ft
Altitude start
6,339 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-32.6%
Grade max
28.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,038 ft
Distance flat

Great Loop. Some good cross country, downhill and climbs. Super beautiful views and peaceful trails through the woods. You can cut down on the length a bit or add more to it.

Detailed Description
Horseshoe Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Driggs Idaho. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,443 ft with a max elevation of 7,136 ft then descends -1,543 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 36 min
  • Altitude min
    6,340 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,439 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,339 ft
  • Climb
    1,443 ft
  • Descent
    -1,543 ft
  • Grade
    -0.2%
  • Grade max
    -32.6%
  • Grade min
    28.3%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,038 ft

19 Reviews & Comments

BonkedAgain BonkedAgain
Don't know why this route doesn't include Southbound. Definitely worth including that trail when you are in Horseshoe.
skiphreaknj skiphreaknj
East coaster visiting. Not technical but climbing will give you a good workout. Enjoyed the views. Fun descents.
klep8073 klep8073
Bovine bliss was a pretty brutal climb but totally worth it!

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Trails in Route

Bovine Bliss1 mile
Shark's Belly2 miles
Probation4,193 ft
Burgh3,110 ft
Bumper - Cody's1 mile
Sodbuster2 miles
Channel Lock2 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    26
Avg: 3 (2 votes)
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Shark’s Belly: Uphill Pain Served Fresh!
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Shark’s Belly: Uphill Pain Served Fresh!
8:10 | 75 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 5, 2025
Bumper Cody Trail | Flow, Forest & a Bit...
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Bumper Cody Trail | Flow, Forest & a Bit of Burn in Driggs, ID
5:33 | 259 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 5, 2025

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sodbuster
Jul 27, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Boise)
Jul 27, 2026
Bumper - Cody's
Jul 27, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Boise)
Jul 27, 2026
Shark's Belly
Jul 27, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Boise)
Jul 27, 2026
Bovine Bliss
Jul 27, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Boise)
Jul 27, 2026
Channel Lock
Jul 22, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Boise)
Jul 22, 2026
A little dry but not loose. running great, a few sections of tall grass and weeds though
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