more stats
2,206 ft
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
130 ft
Altitude change
4,758 ft
Altitude min
4,903 ft
Altitude max
4,758 ft
Altitude start
4,888 ft
Altitude end
5.888%
Grade
-8.954%
Grade max
10.549%
Grade min
1,954 ft
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
00:04:03
Avg time

Prison - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71621 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29760 in E-Biking
    • #93534 in Trail Running
    • #101252 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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

Headed to the slammer.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 334 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Prison - Lower Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Boise)
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on Jun 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prison - Lower located?
      Prison - 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 42.84703, -112.45448.
      ▼ How hard is Prison - Lower?
      Prison - Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.888%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prison - Lower?
      Prison - Lower has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,758 ft to 4,903 ft.
      ▼ Is Prison - Lower a point to point trail?
      Prison - Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prison - Lower?
      Prison - Lower is 2,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prison - Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prison - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Prison - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prison - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prison - Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Prison - Lower. The trail is 2,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prison - Lower?
      Prison - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 1,367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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