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SavePocatello trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and exposed. Scenery includes creeks, views and meadows. Common trail features include rock gardens, jumps and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include City Creek, Scout Mountain and Gibson Jack.
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- Mountain Bike
205 trails
- E-Bike
146 trails
- Gravel Bike
66 trails
- Adaptive Bike
53 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
92 trails
- Horse
110 trails
- Hike
210 trails
- Trail Running
210 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
42 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
16 trails
Region Details
- 33
- 24
- 37
- 86
- 24
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Nov 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 221
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 205
- Trails E-Bike
- 146
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 66
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 53
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 92
- Trails Horse
- 110
- Trails Hike
- 210
- Trails Trail Running
- 210
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 42
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 16
- Total Distance
- 341 miles
- Total Descent
- 63,528 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,293 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,695 ft
- Reports
- 1,323
- Photos
- 814
- Completed Counter
- 38,737
Sub Regions
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Blackrock Canyon
- 3
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City Creek
- 14
- 33
- 7
- 1
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Gibson Jack
- 3
- 14
- 8
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Pioneer Ridge
- 10
- 10
- 3
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Portneuf Greenway
- 23
- 5
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Scout Mountain
- 3
- 25
- 6
Popular Pocatello Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 489 ft • 698 •
A beautiful ride in every season. As you wind up this single-track that parallels the creek, you will cross back and forth over 10 wooden bridges. The trail is a mix of hard-packed dirt with some rocky sections as well as sections with...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 377 ft • 688 •
There are 8 more wooden bridges as you continue on this great ride along the creek and through the trees. Not quite as steep as City Creek - Lower. Look out for hikers, runners, and dogs.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,907 ft • 8 ft • 674 •
Curvy, fast. Gets overgrown in late summer. 2019 - Now a flow trail with berms, rollers, and small table tops. Upper half of Ritalin redone by two Eagle Scout projects. Projects approved by City of Pocatello Outdoor Recreation department.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,463 ft • 12 ft • 628 •
This trail runs alongside Bench but with more twists and dips.
Pocatello Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 3,894 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
Ride starting at Scout Mountain Campground with plenty of descending and climbing through Mink Creek and...
★ 5.0 • 38 miles • 5,624 ft • 6 • Loop •
Official course for Pocatello fall 60k ultra
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,495 ft • 2 • Loop •
Just a basic route to take you from the Gibson Jack trailhead, up Gibson Jack, around Elk Meadows, then up...
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,589 ft • 3 • Loop •
The classic scout mountain loop
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,535 ft • 2 •
Fun loop up mink creek, connect to Birthday, then back down mink creek.
Photos of Pocatello Mountain Bike
Videos of Pocatello Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Twisted Bench | Nov 10, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Boise) Nov 10, 2026 | Ideal | ErGoAir | ||
| Hit for the Cycle | Nov 10, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Boise) Nov 10, 2026 | Ideal | ShawnStGermain | ||
| City Creek - Upper | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Boise) Oct 19, 2026 | Variable | chrileas | ||
| City Creek - Lower | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Boise) Oct 19, 2026 | Dry | chrileas | ||
| Bench | Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Boise) Oct 9, 2026 | Dry | Freeheelpete | ||
| Top of the First Access Road | Oct 3, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Boise) Oct 3, 2026 | Dry | chrileas | ||
| Crystal Summit Road | Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Boise) Sep 28, 2026 | Ideal | chrileas | ||
| Down the Chimney | Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Boise) Sep 28, 2026 | Ideal | chrileas | ||
| Corral Creek | Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Boise) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | mtengaio | ||
| 911 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 8:30am (America/Boise) Aug 12, 2026 | Very Dry | Camitaysom |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErGoAir | add | report | activity #107673032 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 1:22pm 2 days |
| ShawnStGermain | add | report | activity #107658959 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 8:40am 2 days |
| kcomom32 | add | report | activity #107658282 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 8:25am 2 days |
| 88Dodgers | wishlist | route | activity #107299426 | Nov 6, 2026 @ 10:38am Nov 6, 2026 |
| Richhuntsman | comment | report | activity #107208210 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 3:34pm Nov 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | P I’ll I’ll | Nov 4, 2026 @ 3:35pm Nov 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Look I’ll I’ll I’ll I’ll I’ll I’ll... | Nov 4, 2026 @ 3:34pm Nov 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | More like a blue trail | Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:06pm Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Most fun I’ve ever had bombing down a double... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:56pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Love this trail! The rock stairs just keep... | Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:05pm Jul 2, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pocatello TMX | skill park | Pocatello |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 205 | 330 miles | 61,378 ft | 150 miles | 4,295 ft | #280 | #4 | 626 | 1,318 | 32 | 36,238 | |
| E-Bike | 146 | 232 miles | 42,900 ft | 111 miles | 4,295 ft | #494 | #9 | 8 | 1,209 | 6 | 2,671 | |
| Gravel Bike | 66 | 134 miles | 18,330 ft | 58 miles | 4,295 ft | #499 | #13 | 56 | 49 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 53 | 94 miles | 13,839 ft | 33 miles | 4,295 ft | #456 | #6 | 126 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 92 | 103 miles | 18,517 ft | 46 miles | 2,838 ft | #205 | #4 | 245 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 110 | 191 miles | 37,014 ft | 94 miles | 4,167 ft | #114 | #12 | 278 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Hike | 210 | 337 miles | 60,883 ft | 151 miles | 4,295 ft | #374 | #11 | 124 | 1,309 | 6 | 3,033 | |
| Trail Running | 210 | 337 miles | 60,883 ft | 151 miles | 4,295 ft | #147 | #4 | 56 | 1,309 | 14 | 6,110 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 42 | 114 miles | 20,371 ft | 60 miles | 3,967 ft | #207 | #29 | 265 | 2 | 72 | ||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 10 miles | 2,799 ft | 5 miles | 1,909 ft | 2 | 9 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 16 | 77 miles | 12,172 ft | 41 miles | 3,967 ft | #180 | #11 | 262 | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pocatello?
Pocatello has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pocatello?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pocatello are:
- Windago (4.4/5)
- Roller Coaster (4.3/5)
- Gutterball (4.2/5)
- Down the Chimney (4.2/5)
- Sap Tree - Upper (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pocatello?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pocatello are:
- May (639 activities)
- June (630 activities)
- September (609 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pocatello?
There are 32 parking locations listed in Pocatello. The most popular parking spots are:
- City Creek Lower Parking Lot
- Limited Parking
- Limited Parking
- Limited Parking
- Centennial Park Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Pocatello?
The longest trail in Pocatello is Goodenough Trail at 9.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pocatello?
The best hiking trails in Pocatello are:
- Wiggle Worms
- Cherry Springs Nature Trail (South)
- Cherry Springs Nature Trail (North)
- Gibson Peak.
- Wiggle Worms
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pocatello?
The best trail running trails in Pocatello are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Pocatello?
The best dirtbiking trails in Pocatello are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pocatello?
Pocatello has a total of 221 trails. Of those, 205 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pocatello to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pocatello?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pocatello is Bell Marsh Creek Trail with 2,605 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pocatello?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pocatello is Fort Hall Spring with 2,517 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pocatello?
Pocatello supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Pocatello?
The following bike services are available in Pocatello:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Trail Association (2)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pocatello?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pocatello is Scout Mountain Ridge with an average grade of 15.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Pocatello?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Pocatello. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pocatello?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pocatello are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pocatello?
The overall region status for Pocatello is Clear / Green. Out of 164 trails:
- Clear / Green: 140
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Pocatello?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Pocatello:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Pocatello?
Yes, Pocatello supports e-bike riding. There are 142 trails in Pocatello that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Pocatello?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Pocatello are: View all mountain biking routes in Pocatello.
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What type of bike is most common in Pocatello?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pocatello are:
- AM (359 activities)
- XC (32 activities)
- Fat (5 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (1 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Pocatello?
The highest summit in Pocatello is Deep Creek Peak at 8,740 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pocatello?
The most popular Strava segments in Pocatello are:
- Lot to 1st bridge (3,786 athletes)
- Watch out for people (3,570 athletes)
- Ritalin New Cut (2,493 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Pocatello?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Pocatello. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 140
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pocatello?
Yes, there are 52 accessible/adaptive trails in Pocatello. View all adaptive trails in Pocatello for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Pocatello?
There are 1 upcoming events in Pocatello. View upcoming events. There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Pocatello directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pocatello?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pocatello are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pocatello?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pocatello are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Pocatello.
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