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1.5 miles
Distance
301 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:20:08
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
6,656 ft
Altitude min
6,842 ft
Altitude max
6,675 ft
Altitude start
6,841 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
4,321 ft
Distance climb
2,959 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:20:08
Avg time

Penstemon trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Magic Mountain
    Twin Falls, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #203525 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #219579 in E-Biking
    • #417657 in Trail Running
    • #418237 in Hiking
    • #14841 in Dirtbiking
    • #38076 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,825 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,327 in E-Biking
    • #3,219 in Trail Running
    • #3,288 in Hiking
    • #2,042 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,194 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Penstemon trail is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Twin Falls Idaho. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 301 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Faint trailFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Penstemon trail Trail Reports

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Jun 7, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Boise)
Jun 7, 2026
Jun 12, 2025 @ 10:26pm
Jun 12, 2025
 All clear.
Aug 12, 2024 @ 6:39pm
Aug 12, 2024
 Slightly overgrown but ridable.
Apr 27, 2023 @ 10:00pm
Apr 27, 2023
Apr 17, 2023 @ 8:44am
Apr 17, 2023
 USFS extending season closure until April 28
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      There are a few downed trees across the trail as of 8/16/2025.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Penstemon trail located?
      Penstemon trail is located in Magic Mountain, Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Magic Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.19246, -114.28549.
      ▼ How hard is Penstemon trail?
      Penstemon trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Penstemon trail?
      Penstemon trail has 301 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,656 ft to 6,842 ft.
      ▼ Is Penstemon trail a point to point trail?
      Penstemon trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Penstemon trail?
      Penstemon trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Penstemon trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Penstemon trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Penstemon trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Penstemon trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Penstemon trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Penstemon trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Penstemon trail?
      Penstemon trail is a very popular trail. There have been 74 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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