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Edson Fichter Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edson Fichter Nature Area'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.
Area with trails, a pond, and a designated dog swimming area.
What runners say about Edson Fichter Nature Area
“Quiet place to go with family, maybe a little picnic with little ones, nice short trail that goes straight, water was clear, fishing is allowed, beautiful place for all.”
“Quiet place to go with family, maybe a little picnic with little ones, nice short trail that goes straight, water was clear, fishing is allowed, beautiful place for all.”
“Good place for all ages to go for a walk with mostly paved pathways and plenty of benches to stop and relax for a moment.”
Good place for all ages to go for a walk with mostly paved pathways and plenty of benches to stop and relax for a moment. Enjoy a walk in nature with views of the foothills and along the Portneuf River. If you want, you can fish at the Fishing Pond. All this and you are still in town.
It's a really great place to go. people are friendly, other animals, lots of trails to walk. They even have a dog pond for the dogs to swim. It was my baby's first time learning to swim. Beautiful place🤗You also have fishing. Spent most the time at the dog pond
What a great gem in the Pocatello area! We took a walk here in the morning with the kids and the dogs then came back in the afternoon for wading and relaxing in the river. What a nice little gem in Pocatello, ID. Bonus that I got a geocache in the parking lot!!! We had a nice relaxing day here.
Great place for a quick break and a great walk with the dogs. They have a large off leash area and dog pond! It's not to far off i15. The parking lot was a bit small for the motor home but we were able navigate it with no problems
Trail conditions & character
“We took a walk here in the morning with the kids and the dogs then came back in the afternoon for wading and relaxing in the river.”
“Quiet place to go with family, maybe a little picnic with little ones, nice short trail that goes straight, water was clear, fishing is allowed, beautiful place for all.”
“Quiet place to go with family, maybe a little picnic with little ones, nice short trail that goes straight, water was clear, fishing is allowed, beautiful place for all.”
“The paved pathway crosses the river and makes a loop along the pond where wildlife are abundant and rising opportunities are plentiful.”
Plan your run at Edson Fichter Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitevisitpocatello.com
- Phone+1 208-232-4703
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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