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17.7 miles
Distance
2,836 ft
Climb
-2,830 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
5,077 ft
Altitude min
5,203 ft
Altitude start
5,210 ft
Altitude end
-74.3%
Grade max
47.3%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Slate Mountain to West Fork and back to Gibson Jack
Detailed Description
Slate WF Loop is a 18 mile popular expert route located near Pocatello Idaho. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 124 trails. This route climbs 2,836 ft with a max elevation of 6,438 ft then descends -2,830 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time2 hr 32 min
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Altitude min5,077 ft
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Altitude start5,203 ft
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Altitude end5,210 ft
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Climb2,836 ft
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Descent-2,830 ft
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Grade max-74.3%
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Grade min47.3%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
19 Reviews & Comments
Cbfull1987
A bit over grown making it difficult to see obstacles on the trail. Solid ride otherwise.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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Physical ratingHard
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Wet Fall Condition in the West Fork of Mink Creek! | Mountain Biking Pocatello, Idaho
trail: West Fork Mink Creek
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Sep 25, 2026
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Racing the 100K Pocatello Fall Ultra (10,000+ ft of Climbing)! | Mountain Biking Idaho
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