more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #58592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25422 in E-Biking
    • #3713 in Trail Running
    • #53695 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

Nice winding trail through bushes, grasses, and flowers. Tends to get overgrown in late summer.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Aug 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Lichen?
      Lichen is 2,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lichen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lichen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lichen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lichen are:
      • May (36 activities)
      • June (33 activities)
      • September (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lichen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lichen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lichen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lichen. The trail is 2,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lichen?
      Lichen is a very popular trail. There have been 2,595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,623 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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