more stats
2,953 ft
Distance
-623 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-623 ft
Altitude change
5,457 ft
Altitude min
6,080 ft
Altitude max
6,080 ft
Altitude start
5,456 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade
-60.8%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
2,953 ft
Distance down
00:04:03
Avg time

Black Turtle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #87775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109471 in E-Biking
    • #133886 in Trail Running
    • #333742 in Hiking
    • #21855 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #744 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #542 in E-Biking
    • #1,010 in Trail Running
    • #2,793 in Hiking
    • #729 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

Fun and fast little descent with some twists and bumps along the way.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 172 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Black Turtle Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Boise)
Jul 2, 2026
 Rode great! Vegetation was a little grown into the trail up high, but was manageable
Jun 13, 2025 @ 8:27am
Jun 13, 2025
 Top section is overgrown
Apr 30, 2025 @ 5:47pm
Apr 30, 2025
Sep 24, 2024 @ 5:21pm
Sep 24, 2024
 Downed tree was cleared. Running great.
Jun 9, 2024 @ 11:24am
Jun 9, 2024
 The entire trail is nice and greasy. If you’re using the trail to hike up to over the top, good luck
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Status:
on Jul 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Kstobler
      White knuckle true black diamond. Lots of fun. One techy spot that I walked down as a skilled intermediate rider.
      ChazDerby1
      Agreed...I couldnt ride up this...worth the hike a bike though, this trail is rad. It seems fairly new as there was a good bit of loam when I rode it.
      Lots of steep techy chunk and a few jumps at the bottom

      Tons of fun!
      BiNARYBiKE BiNARYBiKE
      Says you can ride it both ways but you really can’t ride up this.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Turtle located?
      Black Turtle is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.82177, -112.47662.
      ▼ How hard is Black Turtle?
      Black Turtle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Turtle?
      The trail has 623 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,457 ft to 6,080 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Turtle a point to point trail?
      Black Turtle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Turtle?
      Black Turtle is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Turtle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Turtle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Turtle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Turtle are:
      • May (17 activities)
      • April (14 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Black Turtle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Turtle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Turtle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Black Turtle. The trail is 2,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Turtle?
      Black Turtle is a very popular trail. There have been 951 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 979 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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