more stats
2,503 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
00:05:36
Avg time
123 ft
Altitude change
6,274 ft
Altitude min
6,397 ft
Altitude max
6,274 ft
Altitude start
6,398 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
2,503 ft
Distance climb
00:05:36
Avg time

Road Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Gibson Jack
    Pocatello, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #196172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31127 in E-Biking
    • #146025 in Trail Running
    • #143511 in Hiking
    • #15008 in Dirtbiking
    • #41725 in Horseback
    • #23209 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,770 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #179 in E-Biking
    • #1,120 in Trail Running
    • #1,224 in Hiking
    • #2,065 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,281 in Horseback
    • #241 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Road Side is a 2,503 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pocatello Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 123 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Road Side Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Boise)
May 2, 2026
Jul 29, 2023 @ 10:10am
Jul 29, 2023
Uphill section is beat up, loose rock
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road Side located?
      Road Side is located in Gibson Jack, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Gibson Jack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.72597, -112.46576.
      ▼ How hard is Road Side?
      Road Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road Side?
      Road Side has 123 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,274 ft to 6,397 ft.
      ▼ Is Road Side a point to point trail?
      Road Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Road Side?
      Road Side is 2,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Road Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Road Side are:
      • June (15 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
      • September (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Road Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Road Side. The trail is 2,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road Side?
      Road Side is a very popular trail. There have been 682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 687 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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