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1.7 miles
Distance
525 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:21:30
Avg time
484 ft
Altitude change
6,341 ft
Altitude min
6,824 ft
Altitude max
6,341 ft
Altitude start
6,824 ft
Altitude end
5.371%
Grade
-11.302%
Grade max
19.094%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,364 ft
Distance down
911 ft
Distance flat
00:21:30
Avg time
Channel Lock Details
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Riding AreaHorseshoe Canyon
Driggs, Idaho -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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SeasonApril 15 - Nov. 15
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCaribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District
New re-routed Channel Lock trail. Grade now averages less than 7% for an easier climb up and increased drainage opportunity. Old Channel Lock trail was reclaimed. Re-route made possible through an Idaho Parks and Recreation grant and completed by Mountain Bike the Tetons trail crew in May 2019.
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Park along the Horseshoe Canyon Rd., across from swinging gate.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 11 miles average
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- 34 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 472 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to channel-lock trailhead
(43.726300, -111.279000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Channel Lock
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Where is Channel Lock located?
Channel Lock is located in Horseshoe Canyon, Driggs, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Horseshoe Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.7263, -111.279.
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How hard is Channel Lock?
Channel Lock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.371%.
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What is the elevation gain for Channel Lock?
Channel Lock has 525 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,341 ft to 6,824 ft.
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How long is Channel Lock?
Channel Lock is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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