Kinney Creek Trail
Pocatello, Idaho
| Address: | S Mink Creek Rd, Pocatello, ID 83204, USA |
| GPS: |
42°45'38.1"N 112°23'48.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 4920 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.2 mi |
Trails Wildflowers
Hike
Kinney Creek Trail is in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Pocatello. This is a 6.4 out-and-back trail that takes you to the Indian Mountain Summit. It gives you views of Idaho backcountry including trees, wildflowers, and wildlife. This is an ideal spot for birdwatching as it's a place where you can see various species such as: raptors, shorebirds, songbirds, upland birds, waterbirds, waterfowl.
Kinney Creek Trail is best used during the warmer months. Dogs are allowed on the trail.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- 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 Pocatello, Idaho
- Head southeast on N 7th Ave toward E Wyeth St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto E Clark St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N 4th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Benton St (171 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on E Benton St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto S Arthur Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto W Putnam St (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto S Main St (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Bannock HwyDestination will be on the left(6.6 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
3.2 milesElevation Gain ?
-2,378 feetReal Ascent ?
43 feetReal Descent ?
2,421 feetAvg Grade (-8°)
-15%Grade (-26° to 9°)
-49% to 16%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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