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8.5 miles
Distance
1,867 ft
Climb
-1,834 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
32 ft
Altitude change
5,203 ft
Altitude min
5,203 ft
Altitude start
5,236 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-45.5%
Grade max
58.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,457 ft
Distance flat
fantastic Loop trail that offers stunning views. my fav way of doing it is starting up on lower gibson and returning down upper gibson.
Detailed Description
Gibson Group Loop is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Pocatello Idaho. This trail running only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,867 ft with a max elevation of 6,999 ft then descends -1,834 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time2 hr 19 min
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Altitude min5,203 ft
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Altitude start5,203 ft
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Altitude end5,236 ft
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Climb1,867 ft
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Descent-1,834 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-45.5%
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Grade min58.5%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,457 ft
11 Reviews & Comments
pebbleflicker
May 14th, 2021. Little when it's fabulous day with dry trail. Upper part of upper Gibson had a few patches of snow. Did loop 3 times, views are fantastic.
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Trails in Route
| 1,473 ft | |||||
| 1,063 ft | |||||
| 5 miles |
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Primary ActivityTrail Running
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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