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873 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:13
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
00:01:13
Avg time
Polecat Access Details
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Riding AreaPolecat
Boise, Idaho -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonJan-Dec
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 120 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 954 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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(43.677400, -116.229750)
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Nearby Trails
- Polecat Access Dt 3,051 ft
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- Connector Trail 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polecat Access
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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