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West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocatello, Idaho · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead'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.
Popular hiking and mountain biking destination with a trail that's narrow in some spots.
What runners say about West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead
“One of the beautiful trails I have had chance to every walk.”
“Great place to go when it is hot since it is well shaded.”
Loved this trail, super easy to get to and well-graded for a nice afternoon hike. The parking lot was not very full as well which was a major bonus.
Great place to hike or mountain bike!! The trail is fairly wide for the first 1.5-1.75 miles and then begins to narrow down to a single track. This was the parking lot a little after 9am on a Friday. Perfect way to get out of town and into nature!
One of the more popular trailheads in the area. It is really easy to access. There is a good amount of room for parking. The trail is really nice. It never gets very steep, but you can take one of the side trails to get some steeper terrain if you want.
One of the beautiful trails I have had chance to every walk. There is a small stream of water right along the trail and it is awesome. Make sure you pack thick sweaters/jackets if you plan to go here after end of September. It could get really cold.
Trail conditions & character
“It never gets very steep, but you can take one of the side trails to get some steeper terrain if you want.”
“The parking lot was not very full as well which was a major bonus.”
“Great place to go when it is hot since it is well shaded.”
“One of the beautiful trails I have had chance to every walk.”
“75 miles and then begins to narrow down to a single track.”
Plan your run at West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 208-236-7500
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