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2,907 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
-250 ft
Altitude change
5,049 ft
Altitude min
5,299 ft
Altitude max
5,299 ft
Altitude start
5,049 ft
Altitude end
-8.601%
Grade
-24.445%
Grade max
5.989%
Grade min
421 ft
Distance climb
2,191 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

Ritalin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    City Creek
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14129 in E-Biking
    • #92675 in Trail Running
    • #28783 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    City of Pocatello

Curvy, fast. Gets overgrown in late summer.

2019 - Now a flow trail with berms, rollers, and small table tops.

Upper half of Ritalin redone by two Eagle Scout projects. Projects approved by City of Pocatello Outdoor Recreation department.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 206 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,071 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Ritalin Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:30pm (America/Boise)
Aug 7, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 @ 6:51am (America/Boise)
Apr 9, 2026
 Starting to become a washboard in many of the corners
Mar 31, 2025 @ 7:16am
Mar 31, 2025
Sep 24, 2024 @ 5:21pm
Sep 24, 2024
 Some berms are blown so stick to the inside
Sep 18, 2024 @ 6:06pm
Sep 18, 2024
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Status:
on Aug 7, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ritalin trailhead (42.834510, -112.470780)
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      556 |
      Jun 23, 2013 @ 12:07pm
      Jun 23, 2013

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      Riding Ritalin in City Creek
      mtb
      51 | Jun 10, 2025 , Pocatello
      Ritalin Trail
      ebike
      2:39 | 36 | May 20, 2024 , Pocatello

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      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 13%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      korbin-m
      Very fun trail! Although not sure why this is blue and 911 is black. 911 could not get any easyer! 911 should be green if this is a blue. Overall a fun, easy trail.
      Clintj
      June 19 2022. Pretty heavily overgrown. If they'd trim back some of the brush, it'd make the part you're supposed to ride a lot easier to see.
      BiNARYBiKE BiNARYBiKE
      Pretty fun berms to try to rail. There really aren’t any legitimate jumps to speak of.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ritalin located?
      Ritalin is located in City Creek, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the City Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83451, -112.47078.
      ▼ How hard is Ritalin?
      Ritalin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.601%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ritalin?
      Ritalin has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,049 ft to 5,299 ft.
      ▼ Is Ritalin a point to point trail?
      Ritalin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ritalin?
      Ritalin is 2,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ritalin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ritalin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ritalin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ritalin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ritalin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ritalin. The trail is 2,907 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ritalin?
      Ritalin is a very popular trail. There have been 4,670 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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