more stats
873 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
3,072 ft
Altitude min
3,121 ft
Altitude max
3,121 ft
Altitude start
3,071 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:00:46
Avg time

Polecat Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Polecat
    Boise, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68423 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70834 in Trail Running
    • #82787 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #537 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #412 in Trail Running
    • #612 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short, easy access trail connecting from Polecat Gulch - Collister Trailhead parking lot to the Polecat Gulch loop and other connecting trails.

Access Info

Park at the northernmost end of Collister Dr and ride up the road beyond the gate. Trail starts 100yds on the left.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 182 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,060 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Bogus To Collister
      19 miles • 1,522 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
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      91
      Bogus to Pierce Park
      18 miles • 1,438 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
      Bogus to Piece Park neighborhood

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Polecat Access located?
      Polecat Access is located in Polecat, Boise, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Polecat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6774, -116.22975.
      ▼ How hard is Polecat Access?
      Polecat Access is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Polecat Access?
      Polecat Access has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,072 ft to 3,121 ft.
      ▼ Is Polecat Access a point to point trail?
      Polecat Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Polecat Access?
      Polecat Access is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Polecat Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Polecat Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Polecat Access?
      Polecat Access is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Polecat Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Polecat Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Polecat Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Polecat Access. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Polecat Access?
      Polecat Access is a very popular trail. There have been 6,872 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,766 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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