Polecat Gulch
Garden City, Idaho
| Address: | ~#81 Polecat Loop (Dog On Leash), Garden City, ID 83714, USA |
| GPS: |
43°40'43.0"N 116°13'14.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Small network with one larger loop (Polecat Loop) and two connector trails (Doe Ridge, Quick Draw) inbetween. Nice singletrack that winds around the Polecat Gulch Area. A few sandy spots and goatheads. Nice views of surrounding area. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Garden City, Idaho
- Head southwest on E 33rd St toward W Chinden Blvd (66 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Chinden Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto W Fairview Ave (1.0 mi)
- Slight right onto W Main St (476 ft)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto N 15th St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto W Hays St (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto N Harrison Blvd (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto N Bogus Basin Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N Cartwright Rd (2.5 mi)
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