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2,073 ft
Distance
-197 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
5,021 ft
Altitude min
5,218 ft
Altitude max
5,218 ft
Altitude start
5,021 ft
Altitude end
-9.511%
Grade
-16.341%
Grade max
-4.654%
Grade min
2,042 ft
Distance down
31 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time
Lichen Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCity Creek
Pocatello, Idaho -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Pocatello
Nice winding trail through bushes, grasses, and flowers. Tends to get overgrown in late summer.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 65 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 450 rides
- Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Directions to lichen trailhead
(42.833870, -112.462710)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lichen
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Where is Lichen located?
Lichen is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83387, -112.46271.
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How hard is Lichen?
Lichen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.511%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lichen?
The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,021 ft to 5,218 ft.
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Is Lichen a point to point trail?
Lichen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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