West Fork Mink Creek Trail
Pocatello, Idaho
| Address: | S Mink Creek Rd, Pocatello, ID 83204, USA |
| GPS: |
42°43'21.2"N 112°25'9.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
A popular trail in the Eastern Idaho area for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The trail is a little over three and a half miles of single track riding. For the majority of the trail there is plenty of shade, which helps to keep it cool in the summer. The trail itself is a gradualt incline until it tops out at Ellk Meadows road. From here there are several other connecting trails people can take to extend their trip and see a little bit more of the scenery.
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West Fork Mink Creek Trail at Gibson Jack
This is a great uphill option up to Elk Meadows and all of the connecting trails. A mix of doubletrack and singletrack, the first part from the parking lot is pretty easy, and…
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/west-fork-mink-creek/West Fork Mountain Bike Trail, Pocatello, Idaho
A gentle, shaded climb to Elk Meadows. Near Pocatello, Idaho.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5667677/west-forkWest Mink Creek Trail
West Mink Creek Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Pocatello, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of West Mink Creek Trail bike trail in Pocatello.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/west-mink-creek-trail/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 MoreBe 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 Hwy (6.7 mi)
- Continue onto S Mink Creek Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(75 ft)
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