more stats
1,565 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
4,932 ft
Altitude min
5,000 ft
Altitude max
4,951 ft
Altitude start
5,000 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
361 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

Prison - Upper 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
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92378 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84930 in Trail Running
    • #310186 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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

Near the Prison.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 101 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Prison - Upper Trail Reports

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May 1, 2019 @ 7:16am
May 1, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prison - Upper located?
      Prison - Upper is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83955, -112.45554.
      ▼ How hard is Prison - Upper?
      Prison - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prison - Upper?
      Prison - Upper has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,932 ft to 5,000 ft.
      ▼ Is Prison - Upper a point to point trail?
      Prison - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prison - Upper?
      Prison - Upper is 1,565 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prison - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prison - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Prison - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prison - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prison - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Prison - Upper. The trail is 1,565 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prison - Upper?
      Prison - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 823 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 842 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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