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3.3 miles
Distance
429 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
00:32:55
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
6,756 ft
Altitude min
6,920 ft
Altitude max
6,783 ft
Altitude start
6,809 ft
Altitude end
0.155%
Grade
-23.188%
Grade max
32.43%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,883 ft
Distance flat
00:32:55
Avg time

Southbound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe Canyon
    Driggs, Idaho
  • AKA
    #251
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3135 in Trail Running
    • #51004 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

Southbound is a meandering trail along the east and northeast ridges of the Horseshoe Canyon Trail System. Excellent views of the Tetons and Teton Valley along the southeastern and eastern portions. The trail ducks into heavy timber for a fun descent when riding counter-clockwise. A great loop connector with Channel Lock. Trail surface varies from rock, to kitty litter to forested loam and roots.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 147 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026 @ 3:18pm (America/Boise)
Jul 22, 2026
 Very loose and dry, but lots of fun.
May 1, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Boise)
May 1, 2026
 1 100 ft section wet. no snow. ride it.
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
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on Jul 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Southbound

        ▼ Where is Southbound located?
        Southbound is located in Horseshoe Canyon, Driggs, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Horseshoe Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.73836, -111.2817.
        ▼ How hard is Southbound?
        Southbound is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.155%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Southbound?
        Southbound has 429 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,756 ft to 6,920 ft.
        ▼ Is Southbound a point to point trail?
        Southbound is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Southbound?
        Southbound is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Southbound?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Southbound. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Southbound?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Southbound are:
        • July (20 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
        • May (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Southbound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Southbound are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Southbound?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Southbound. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Southbound?
        Southbound is a very popular trail. There have been 578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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