Gem Lake Bike Park
Idaho Falls, Idaho
| Address: | Gem Lake Bike Park, 2761 W 49th S, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA |
| GPS: |
43°27'9.3"N 112°5'17.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Mountain Bike
Built on an old quarry, Gem Lake Bike Park offers a variety of riding. There's no shortages of berms here and there's plenty of space to get some speed, drop in or climb out. The trails here are decently wide so passing is easy, which is great because all of the trails here are bi-directional. There aren't many trees here so visibility is fantastic and you'll always see who's coming the other way. There are a handful of wooden features and even some great options to progress your skills. The Perimeter trail is a 1 mile green trail that makes a loop around the outside of the park. Within that loop there are a variety of trails, lines, and features.
Gem Lake Bike Park is a great option if you just want to get in a quick ride without the travel time or if you just need to ride when the hills are still covered with snow. It's also a great place to work on skills or ride with your family. It's easy to let your kids take off and enjoy their own ride and know they're never very far away and almost always within site. The bike park shares parking and facilities with the Gem Lake Marina.
More Information
Gem Lake Bike Park, Idaho Falls on Trailforks
Opened September 2022. The Perimeter Trail is beginner-friendly while the interior trails are for more intermediate riders.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/gem-lake-bike-park-57667/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Head southwest on Cliff St/
Park Ave toward W Broadway St (367 ft) - Turn left onto W Broadway St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Yellowstone Ave (2.9 mi)
- Turn right onto W 49th S/
Township Rd (1.0 mi) - Turn left (282 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(322 ft)
Other Mountain Bike Trails Nearby
Ryder Park
Idaho Falls, Idaho
1.3 miles NEA well-maintained community jump park next to the Ryder Park pond, with multiple lines of varying difficulty and a fun bike path to loop back to the top.
Mountain Bike
Blackfoot, ID 83221, United States
Blackfoot, Idaho
22.3 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Blackfoot, Idaho
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Stinking Springs
Ririe, Idaho
24.5 miles NEAn ATV and dirt bike trail that doubles as a mountain bike gem — progressively bermed switchbacks, rock rolls, and gardens lead to connections with Kelly Canyon and the broader Big Hole range.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.7 mi
Sidewinder Trail
Ririe, Idaho
24.6 miles NEA south-facing singletrack above the Snake River near Ririe that dries out earlier and later than any other Kelly Canyon trail — tight switchbacks on the way up reward you with a fast, flowing descent.
Mountain Bike 1.6 mi
Skyline
Ririe, Idaho
24.7 miles NEA punchy singletrack climb out of Little Kelly Canyon with great ridge vistas, narrow traverse, and a fast, loose downhill — a mix of singletrack and old motorized trail near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike 3.0 mi
Biting Goat Trail
Ririe, Idaho
25.5 miles NEA revived 2022 trail with a bit of everything — doubletrack bombing, aspen-grove weaving, clifftop rock features, and some fun rock rolls — with cows still sharing the path.
Mountain Bike
Kelly Canyon
Ririe, Idaho
26.4 miles NEA switchback climb up Kelly Mountain with two brief red-line efforts, the infamous Shale Chute descent, and possible company from motorcycles or cows — a short, decent ride.
Mountain Bike 1.8 mi
Crystal Cruise
Ririe, Idaho
26.7 miles NEA climb along the Crystal Cruise Nordic Trail to Kelly Canyon ski resort — best used as a connector from Sidewinder into the Kelly Canyon trail system.
Mountain Bike 1.7 mi
Randy's Cow Trail / Ken's Corner
Ririe, Idaho
27.0 miles NEA gradual, canopy-covered singletrack with tight corners and incredible forest smells — perfect for a leisurely ride up or a thrilling run down from Batman and Buckskin Morgan.
Mountain Bike 2.1 mi
Batman
Ririe, Idaho
27.0 miles NEA rolling, short-and-steep singletrack fence-line trail with cow encounters and easy road-based connections to other rides near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
27.2 miles NEA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
Kelly Canyon/Table Rock
Ririe, Idaho
27.7 miles NETwisty, root-and-rock singletrack near Ririe with enough challenge on the climb and enough air on the descent to keep things interesting.
Mountain Bike
Lower Hawley Gulch Trail
Ririe, Idaho
27.8 miles NEA mostly flat intermediate singletrack through forest and fields in Ririe, Idaho — expect fallen logs, small ponds, rocky stretches, and creek crossings before connecting to a shared ATV doubletrack.
Mountain Bike 1.7 mi
Buckskin Morgan Ridge
Ririe, Idaho
28.0 miles NEA punchy climb to Buckskin Morgan Ridge pays off with twisty singletrack descents through roots, loose rock, and rolling hills above the Snake River Plain.
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.1 mi
Hidden Vista / Pine Loop
Ririe, Idaho
28.0 miles NEA short singletrack trail to a canyon overlook with Snake River views — then a detour east for fun climbs, turns, rocks, and jumps on the way back to the Buckskin Morgan parking lot.
Hike, Mountain Bike 5.7-8.1 mi
Space Cruz
Ririe, Idaho
28.0 miles NEFlowy singletrack connecting to ATV trails with great berms, small jumps, and a thistle patch best attacked at speed — just watch out for cows at the junctions.
Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike 4.3 mi
Leaning Fir #169
Ririe, Idaho
28.0 miles NEMountain Bike near Ririe, Idaho
Mountain Bike
Cranky Cowboy
Herbert, Idaho
28.3 miles NEMountain Bike near Herbert, Idaho
Mountain Bike 11.9 mi
Waterfall Loop
Ririe, Idaho
28.4 miles NEA mix of singletrack, forest road, and doubletrack near Kelly Canyon Ski Area in Idaho with about 1,400 feet of elevation change — GPS or a printed map is essential since signage is sparse.
Mountain Bike
Kelly Canyon Loops
Ririe, Idaho
28.7 miles NEA mountain bike network near Kelly Canyon Ski Area in Ririe, Idaho with panoramic summit views and multiple trail options including the Waterfall Loop, Fish Creek Loop, and alpine cow-path routes.
Mountain BikeNearby Campsites
Sealander Park
Idaho Falls, Idaho
4.1 miles WA peaceful 15-acre park steeped in Idaho homesteader history — listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Sealander Park is available to reserve for picnics, reunions, weddings, and retreats.
Camp
Firth River Bottoms
Firth, Idaho
11.4 miles SWA community riverside park in Firth with horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, and baseball — something for the whole family along the river bottoms.
Camp, Canoe, Hike
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
19.4 miles NESandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
Twin Bridges Park
Rexburg, Idaho
22.2 miles NEA 27-acre Snake River park between two bridges near Rexburg with shaded campsites, fire pits, pavilions, a playground, and BLM ground for hiking and hunting on three sides.
Camp, Canoe 0.6-2.0 mi
North Menan Butte ('R' Mountain)
Menan, Idaho
23.5 miles NA volcanic butte locals call R Mountain, with a paved trailhead, chain handrails near the top, informational signs at the rim, and views of Rexburg and the Snake River.
Camp, Cave, Hike
Blackfoot River Crossing at Trail Creek Road
Firth, Idaho
23.8 miles SA remote Blackfoot River crossing accessed via a network of gravel roads near Firth, Idaho — multiple parking areas along a wildlife management area stretch of the river.
Camp
Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
24.4 miles NEA BLM campground with 14 family sites and 1 group site for RVs or tents, open May through September — vault toilets, pets welcome, and rates from $5–$20 per night.
Camp
Paramount Wall / Blanche Rock
Ririe, Idaho
25.3 miles NEA sport climbing wall above the road near Ririe with great exposure, afternoon shade, and well-loved 5.9–5.10 lines — most routes work with a 50-meter rope, established by Chuck Oddette and crew.
Camp, Horseback, Rock Climb
Wolf Flats Recreation Area
Ririe, Idaho
25.9 miles NEWolf Flats is a completely free, dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some areas are large enough to accommodate groups of 50 people.
Camp
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
27.3 miles NA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim
Table Rock Campground
Ririe, Idaho
27.8 miles NEA campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest — part of a 3-million-acre stretch from Montana to the Utah and Wyoming borders — with access to the Curlew National Grassland.
Camp
Big Hole Dispersed Campsites
Ririe, Idaho
28.5 miles NEA network of dispersed campsites with fire rings in the Big Hole mountains above Kelly Canyon — first come, first served, no reservations, and Leave No Trace principles are essential.
Camp 0.5-3.5 mi
Webster's Dam
Ririe, Idaho
29.7 miles NEAn abandoned dam in Moody Creek canyon where sediment split the stream into two beautiful 15-foot waterfalls — stunning in spring runoff and blazing with fall colors.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike 0.2-0.5 mi
Eagle Park
Rexburg, Idaho
30.2 miles NEA cottonwood forest park inside Rexburg city limits with campsites, fishing, a dog park, mountain biking on easy and moderate loops, and rock-throwing by the river.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled 0.8-1.3 mi
Warm Slough Campground
Rexburg, Idaho
30.9 miles NA popular river campground with two boat ramps and an easy, slow-moving inner tube float — the take-out is 1,000 feet from the put-in, making multiple runs a breeze.
Airsoft, Camp, Canoe
Moody Meadows
Driggs, Idaho
34.9 miles NEGood place for kids, they can ride bikes in the meadow, play in the stream, and camping is off of the road. Hiking, motorbiking, and horseback riding trails are abundant in the area.
Camp
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
35.7 miles EA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Falls Campground
Victor, Idaho
36.4 miles EA Snake River campground near Swan Valley with cottonwood shade, abundant wildlife — eagles, osprey, moose, and deer — and Fall Creek Falls just a quarter mile away; Palisades Reservoir is 20 miles out.
Camp 2.8-4.1 mi
Palisades Creek Trail / Lakes and Waterfall Canyon
Irwin, Idaho
44.1 miles ESpectacular mountain views, two landslide-formed alpine lakes, and mountain goat sightings — all within a 4-to-6-mile hike in the Swan Valley wilderness.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 6.6-6.8 mi
Bear Creek Hot Springs
Irwin, Idaho
44.8 miles ETrek ~13 miles up a creek canyon near Palisades Reservoir to a secluded natural hot spring — gentle most of the way, with one rewarding final climb.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Hot Springs, Mountain Bike
