Polecat Loop Trail

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 6 mi

Region: Polecat Gulch Reserve

Elev. Gain: 722 ft

When to Go: Year-Round

Avg. Time: 2.5 hr

Parking: Small unpaved lot

Type: Loop

Pass: None

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

43.689737, -116.219844

 

Know Before You Go:

  • Signs at the trailhead kindly request that all visitors hike in a counter-clockwise direction.

  • The terrain is mostly sandy dirt and the trail can get quite muddy after heavy precipitation.

  • This trail is quite popular on weekends so best to arrive early or late in the day.

  • Bring sun and wind protection as the trail is quite exposed.

  • Dogs are welcome on a leash.

  • You will be sharing the trail with runners mountain bikers and horseback riders so stay alert!