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Buckskin Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Buckskin Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Buckskin Trailhead
“Most of the areas are private properties but trees are beautiful to look at.”
Very nice hiking spot amd scenic view from mountain. But only one improvement It needs is some restroom
You can go about 3.5 miles up and hit an amazing summit. Almost 1500 Ft elevation gain. Great views!
Nice hike up the hill, but the signage is not helpful. The trail itself climbs 600 feet over the course of three miles before it intersects the road, but that isn't mentioned on the signs at all. In fact, the maintained trail isn't even shown on the trailhead map.
I love this trail, aka Wiggle Worm. Today was rather more difficult with slick snowy sections.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the areas are private properties but trees are beautiful to look at.”
“(Road beyond the main trailhead gets rough really fast and definitely one you want a high-clearance 4wd vehicle for)”
Plan your run at Buckskin Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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