How difficult is West Fork Mink Creek?

West Fork Mink Creek is rated difficult. It is 7.2 miles long with 1,407 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is West Fork Mink Creek suitable for kids?

West Fork Mink Creek is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

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Caribou National Forest/Idaho

West Fork Mink Creek

Pocatello, Idaho

7.2 mi

Distance

1,407 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 56m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for West Fork Mink Creek unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,590 ft

Max:1,915 ft

Gain:429 ft

Loss:429 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,590 ft
High point	3.5 mi	1,915 ft
End	7.2 mi	1,590 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

United States Forest Service
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Where it is

Nearest town:: Pocatello, ID · about 7 mi away
County:: Bannock County, ID
Jurisdiction:: Caribou National Forest · United States Forest Service

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