17.6 mi
Distance
3,750 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Fork Mink Creek to Gibson Mountain is a loop trail in Caribou National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Bannock County, Idaho. It is 18 miles long and gains 3,750 feet. The nearest town is Pocatello, Idaho, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,594 ft |
| High point | 11.9 mi | 2,136 ft |
| End | 17.6 mi | 1,594 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
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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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
Other trails in Caribou National Forest
Gibson Jack Trail
Idaho
Bear Creek Hot Springs
Idaho
Scout Mountain and East Fork of Mink Creek
Idaho
South Fork of Gibson Jack Trail
Idaho
West Fork Mink Creek
Idaho
Deep Creek Crest
Idaho
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Mink Creek Group Site Campground
0.4 mi awayCaribou National Forest
Pocatello, ID
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
Scout Mountain Campground
3.8 mi awayCaribou National Forest
Pocatello, ID
Check official pricing14 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
Sullivan's Mobile Home And RV Park
9 mi awayPocatello, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
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