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1.3 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
00:12:34
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
5,599 ft
Altitude min
5,795 ft
Altitude max
5,658 ft
Altitude start
5,600 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
3,428 ft
Distance climb
2,802 ft
Distance down
751 ft
Distance flat
00:12:34
Avg time

Punchline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Croy Creek
    Hailey, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #63843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103798 in Trail Running
    • #248198 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management - Shoshone Field Office

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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Dec 30, 2025 @ 9:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 30, 2025
reporter Very snow-covered in the shade, melt freeze in the sun. Some dry sections, enough to keep you moving between mud, but honestly, the best move it...
May 16, 2025 @ 10:56am
May 16, 2025
Nov 18, 2024 @ 2:33pm
Nov 18, 2024
reporter Snow covered. Possible that some spots may dry up before full on winter but most likely won't melt until next spring.
May 9, 2024 @ 10:42am
May 9, 2024
Apr 24, 2024 @ 7:51am
Apr 24, 2024
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on Dec 30, 2025
Snow Packed
Avg: 4.32 (4 votes)
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        Directions to punchline trailhead (43.492970, -114.372060)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Punchline

        Where is Punchline located?
        Punchline is located in Croy Creek, Hailey, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Croy Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.49297, -114.37206.
        How hard is Punchline?
        Punchline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Punchline?
        Punchline has 68 m of elevation gain. The trail has 84 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,707 m to 1,766 m.
        Is Punchline a point to point trail?
        Yes, Punchline is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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