South Fork Of Mink Creek Trail
Pocatello, Idaho
| Address: | 1523 Forest Rd 163, Idaho, USA |
| GPS: |
42°42'25.8"N 112°25'20.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Cross Country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, and Snowshoe
More Information
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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- 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 Pocatello, Idaho
- Head southeast on N 7th Ave toward E Wyeth St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto E Clark St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N 4th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Benton St (171 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on E Benton St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto S Arthur Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto W Putnam St (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto S Main St (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Bannock Hwy (6.7 mi)
- Continue onto S Mink Creek Rd (4.0 mi)
- Turn left onto S Fork Mink Creek RdDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
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