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Sister City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sister City Park'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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Sister City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (201 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Super fun course with great views, nice tee pads, and well maintained green (the front nine anyways 😃).”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The covered pavillion provided shade to help cool down the family and friends attending.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Nice tee boxes, and the course is well marked.”

A fun little park. We love how open it is. Took the dogs off leash so they could go run around down in the gulch and they loved it. The kinds enjoyed the playground and it was all just good. Beautiful views, too! And a very used Frisbee golf course.

★★★★★ — John , Apr 2025

Awesome park with spectacular views. We just ordered some Frisbee Golf stuff on Amazon so we can take part in what looks like a fun place to play the game. Our kids like the wide open spaces, the playground, rolling down the hills, and roaming around on the trails in the brush.

★★★★★ — Megan , Oct 2017

This park has small children's play area that's pretty decent. It has a large pavilion with lots of picnic tables and a few barbeques. There's also a walking/exercise path that goes through a nature area.

★★★★☆ — Sam , Jun 2019

A little bit of a hill to walk up to get to the playground, so could be a struggle for the disabled. Fun playground, but could benefit from some swings being installed. Disc golf course makes this park fun for the whole family! Big parking lot, covered picnic tables for large group gatherings, lots of room to run!

★★★★★ — Tracy , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 201 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Super fun course with great views, nice tee pads, and well maintained green (the front nine anyways 😃).”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 8 mentions

“Our kids like the wide open spaces, the playground, rolling down the hills, and roaming around on the trails in the brush.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“The park is typically very well maintained with a portable bathroom, a large parking area, and a large pavilion right next to the parking lot.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The park is typically very well maintained with a portable bathroom, a large parking area, and a large pavilion right next to the parking lot.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The covered pavillion provided shade to help cool down the family and friends attending.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“Just a Porta potty and drinking fountain for facilities but the pavilion is nice for parties.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Took the dogs off leash so they could go run around down in the gulch and they loved it.”

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Plan your run at Sister City Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepocatello.us
  • Phone(208) 234-6232
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Sister City Park

Pocatello Creek Road &, Satterfield Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.