more stats
5.6 miles
Distance
581 ft
Climb
-581 ft
Descent
00:45:45
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
6,259 ft
Altitude min
6,735 ft
Altitude max
6,590 ft
Altitude start
6,591 ft
Altitude end
-26.6%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,572 ft
Distance flat
00:45:45
Avg time

Elk Meadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gibson Jack
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Nice, easy doubletrack loop, relatively flat, with a couple of short, steep, rocky sections on the west side of the loop. It's generally wide open meadow space with some nice views.

Tags
MeadowRockyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Elk Meadows Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 8:30am (America/Boise)
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Jun 9, 2023 @ 7:32pm
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Jul 2, 2022 @ 4:50pm
Jul 2, 2022
Overgrown but manageable.
May 9, 2020 @ 1:00am
May 9, 2020
Going East from the gate at West Fork counter clockwise up to Gibson Jack gate is dry and clear, no issues. Going West from the West Fork gate...
Aug 7, 2019 @ 11:54am
Aug 7, 2019
reporter Excellent condition!
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on Aug 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      fantastic Loop trail that offers stunning views. my fav way of doing it is starting up on lower gibson and...
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      ★ 2.7 • 18 miles • 2,928 ft • 16 • Loop •
      A classic loop with a few new additions.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk Meadows located?
      Elk Meadows is located in Gibson Jack, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Gibson Jack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.74589, -112.47102.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Meadows?
      Elk Meadows has 581 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 581 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,259 ft to 6,735 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk Meadows a point to point trail?
      Elk Meadows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk Meadows?
      Elk Meadows is 5.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk Meadows?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk Meadows. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elk Meadows?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elk Meadows are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elk Meadows? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk Meadows are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk Meadows?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Elk Meadows. The trail is 5.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk Meadows?
      Elk Meadows is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 61 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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