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3.6 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-1,238 ft
Descent
00:22:33
Avg time
-1,225 ft
Altitude change
5,207 ft
Altitude min
6,438 ft
Altitude max
6,432 ft
Altitude start
5,207 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
915 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:22:33
Avg time

Gibson Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gibson Jack
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • AKA
    North/West/South Fork Gibson Jack
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60004 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62282 in Trail Running
    • #74974 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden, Skinny

Fun with great views. Some flowy sections with quite a few technical, rock garden areas. Nothing too crazy as long as you enjoy bouncing around on the rocks.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 48 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 272 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Gibson Jack Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 8:30am (America/Boise)
Aug 12, 2026
 So GOOD!! Thank you to whoever recently mowed the trail!
Aug 24, 2024 @ 7:31am
Aug 24, 2024
 Downed tree towards the top. Check your speed coming down!
Aug 3, 2024 @ 1:34am
Aug 3, 2024
 Overgrown in the top 1/3
May 25, 2024 @ 3:51am
May 25, 2024
 A small patch of snow near the gate at the top with mud. Top 3/4 mile of the trail is rutted from water run off. Otherwise good to go.
Aug 6, 2023 @ 3:22pm
Aug 6, 2023
 Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps) typical overgrown vegetation isn't a big deal. however, about .50 above the...
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on Aug 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      TThrillz TThrillz
      Road today, tree down blocking the trail and some mud near the top. This was my first time on the trail and was blown away how fun it was! I climbed up west fork mink creek and descended on this! Awesome ride!
      Kvision
      Pretty fun trail, not sure it should be a black rating. Aside from a few pops, tight turns and rock gardens there are no features. Could be flowier if it were a bit wider, but a fun descent nonetheless. I climbed up the GJ double track and dropped this, good pairing. There are definitely hikers, so I’d recommend a bell just as an extra buffer.
      jntidaho jntidaho
      Great fun going down! Fun rocks, nice flowers!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gibson Jack located?
      Gibson Jack is located in Gibson Jack, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Gibson Jack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.76718, -112.48024.
      ▼ How hard is Gibson Jack?
      Gibson Jack is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gibson Jack?
      Gibson Jack has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,207 ft to 6,438 ft.
      ▼ Is Gibson Jack a point to point trail?
      Gibson Jack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gibson Jack?
      Gibson Jack is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gibson Jack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gibson Jack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gibson Jack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gibson Jack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gibson Jack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Gibson Jack. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gibson Jack?
      Gibson Jack is a very popular trail. There have been 1,287 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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