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City Creek Loop Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from City Creek Loop Trail Head's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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 City Creek Loop Trail Head
“It is a beautiful place to hike even when it is hot.”
“The lower part is easier partly shady and follows along a small creek.”
“Nice easy hike with some friends, we did it a few times last year.”
“Our dog loved the creek and hopped in for a drink a few times.”
Nice easy hike with some friends, we did it a few times last year. Like some others have said it's not the best marked, we did go different paths each time but it was all good.
pretty good place for a easy quick hike. only problem about this trail is how many users there are and how many people have dogs off leash and get mad at me and my dog when we have to make them hold onto their dog.
This hike is kid and dog friendly. Nicely shaded with a creek that the trail goes next to.
Trail is often broken into two sections lower city creek trail and upper city creek trail head. The lower part is easier partly shady and follows along a small creek. Well used and popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Easy-moderate.
Trail conditions & character
“only problem about this trail is how many users there are and how many people have dogs off leash and get mad at me and my dog when we have to make them hold onto their dog.”
“Multiple types of trees, wildflowers, birds, lizards, and occasional snakes with incredible snake river valley views including the American Falls Reservoir.”
“The lower part is easier partly shady and follows along a small creek.”
“It is an easy trail and does go uphill but at a gradual climb.”
Plan your run at City Creek Loop Trail Head
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Running trails near Pocatello
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lower City Creek Trailhead
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Centennial Park
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Sacajawea Park
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