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Taysom Rotary Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Taysom Rotary 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Taysom Rotary Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beautiful park, well maintained, right across the Greenway trail from the Portneuf River and a common put-in point.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“This is a nice little park to do a short easy walk in.”

It is a clean, pleasant little park with a small pavilion and rest room. Motor access is from the adjacent Bannock Highway. Foot and bicycle access is from the Portneuf River Greenway Trail (asphalt). The highway and the trail are on the opposite ends of the park.

★★★★☆ — Ralph , Dec 2020

It's nice and shady with a portable bathroom and pocatelli greenway path where you can walk along side of the river .Relaxing a good place to go reenergize yourself without the worry of a lot of people around very peaceful

★★★★★ — Karie , May 2019

Beautiful park, well maintained, right across the Greenway trail from the Portneuf River and a common put-in point. Trees, grass, benches, a pavilion, and lots of room to roam.

★★★★★ — Trent , Aug 2020

This is a nice little park to do a short easy walk in. One small hill then either way is flat for easy walking.

★★★★★ — Vicky , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 44 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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's nice and shady with a portable bathroom and pocatelli greenway path where you can walk along side of the river .”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“It's a nice place to take your dog for a walk”

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Taysom Rotary 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepocatello.gov
  • Phone+1 208-234-6232
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 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 Taysom Rotary Park

Pocatello, Idaho

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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.