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3,076 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
4,733 ft
Altitude min
4,913 ft
Altitude max
4,913 ft
Altitude start
4,733 ft
Altitude end
-5.855%
Grade
-10.511%
Grade max
0.812%
Grade min
31 ft
Distance climb
2,917 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Lifeflight - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #57188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84777 in Trail Running
    • #28656 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

Optional escape from 911.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 169 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,064 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Lifeflight - Lower Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 6:56am (America/Boise)
Mar 30, 2026
The tumbleweeds have been flattened and their not an obstacle any more.
Feb 28, 2026 @ 12:51pm (America/Boise)
Feb 28, 2026
Choked with dry brush. Largely rideable.
Sep 18, 2024 @ 11:55am
Sep 18, 2024
Apr 28, 2023 @ 5:45pm
Apr 28, 2023
Sep 17, 2022 @ 4:07pm
Sep 17, 2022
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on Mar 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.32 (4 votes)
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        Directions to lifeflight-lower trailhead (42.841730, -112.458410)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeflight - Lower

        Where is Lifeflight - Lower located?
        Lifeflight - Lower is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.84173, -112.45841.
        How hard is Lifeflight - Lower?
        Lifeflight - Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.855%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Lifeflight - Lower?
        The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,733 ft to 4,913 ft.
        Is Lifeflight - Lower a point to point trail?
        Lifeflight - Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Lifeflight - Lower?
        Lifeflight - Lower is 3,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Lifeflight - Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lifeflight - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Lifeflight - Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lifeflight - Lower are:
        • July (84 activities)
        • May (76 activities)
        • June (71 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Lifeflight - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lifeflight - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Lifeflight - Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lifeflight - Lower. The trail is 3,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Lifeflight - Lower?
        Lifeflight - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 3,803 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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