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Mink Creek Park N' Ski

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Trails: At the Mink Creek Park N' Ski area 10 km (6 miles) of trails are periodically groomed for cross-country skiing and there are another 25 km (15 miles) of ungroomed trails.
Another 20 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed at East Mink Creek by the City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation. Trail fees: Park N' Ski Pass required at Mink Creek. At East Mink Creek xc ski pass is $6 adults, $3 kids; snowshoeing $3/car (winter 2008-9)
Tel: Caribou National Forest, Pocatello: 208-236-7500; Pocatello Parks and Rec: 208-234-6232
Snow report: Check the East Mink grooming report on the club's website.
Nearest town: Pocatello, ID
Web site: Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | Idaho Park N' Ski Areas
Trail map: Maps of both areas are available on the Park N' Ski website.
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment (classic and skate) and snowshoes are available at East Mink Creek
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing
Facilities: Warming hut
Lodging on site: A backcountry yurt at East Mink Creek can be rented from Pocatello Parks and Rec.
Lodging nearby: Pocatello has several hotels, motels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the tourism websites.
Tourism info: Pocatello CVB | Southeast Idaho Tourism
Weather forecast: Pocatello
Location of trails: Mink Creek Park N' Ski area is about 12 miles south of Pocatello on the Bannock Highway (it becomes Mink Creek Road after a few miles). There are five parking lots: one before the East Mink turn-off and four that are 2 to 5 miles south of the turn-off. The East Mink trails are about 3 miles down the East Mink Road.
Map of local region: Mink Creek Park N' Ski area

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