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4,104 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:05:41
Avg time
-286 ft
Altitude change
6,810 ft
Altitude min
7,105 ft
Altitude max
7,096 ft
Altitude start
6,811 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
2,894 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Probation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe Canyon
    Driggs, Idaho
  • AKA
    250
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308018 in Trail Running
    • #297548 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #585 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,365 in Trail Running
    • #2,487 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

A super fun, tight descent. Most fun way to ride is to descent Probation and climb Burgh. Climb up Burgh is challenging but worth the descent. A hidden gem out in the Horseshoe Canyon System. Wildlife are regularly spotted here.

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Faint trailJumpsSkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Probation Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Boise)
May 3, 2026
Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/Boise)
Apr 23, 2026
 Snow and rain have created wet and muddy conditions. Avoid use until we get a couple days of sunshine and warmer temps.
Apr 21, 2026 @ 3:55pm (America/Boise)
Apr 21, 2026
 Yay! The winter mud has dried. Remember to give the trail a few days to dry out after it rains.
Apr 21, 2026 @ 3:53pm (America/Boise)
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Boise)
Apr 21, 2026
 Yay! The winter mud has dried. Remember to give the trail a few days to dry out after it rains.
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Status:
on May 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to probation trailhead (43.742640, -111.310070)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      robertellisw robertellisw
      Fast and flowy. Unfortunately it's a short trail, but worth it. The climb back up isn't nearly as bad as people say. If you can climb Bovine, you're good!
      Cubes95
      One down tree that you gotta walk around. Super fun trail. Dirt is great right now!
      cw801
      1 muddy spot on the Probation portion today, easily walked, fun trail! Definitely ride down Probation and up Burg

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Probation located?
      Probation is located in Horseshoe Canyon, Driggs, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Horseshoe Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.74264, -111.31007.
      ▼ How hard is Probation?
      Probation is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Probation?
      Probation has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,810 ft to 7,105 ft.
      ▼ How long is Probation?
      Probation is 4,104 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Probation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Probation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Probation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Probation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Probation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Probation. The trail is 4,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Probation?
      Probation is a very popular trail. There have been 504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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