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*update -lower sections were logged as of 2018 -navigation difficult
The Jack’s trail system is rough and rustic old school network in the Thompson Lake area of Hinton. The trails can be difficult to navigate, some sections are grown over and expect some quad tracks and roads. Roots and wet areas define the experience. If this is your first ride in Hinton, perhaps start with Happy Creek. Otherwise, it's fun network to explore and navigate, a local favorite once you know the trail and can pin it. Ride all trails clockwise from the trail head.
The Jack’s trail system is rough and rustic old school network in the Thompson Lake area of Hinton. The trails can be difficult to navigate, some sections are grown over and expect some quad tracks and roads. Roots and wet areas define the experience. If this is your first ride in Hinton, perhaps start with Happy Creek. Otherwise, it's fun network to explore and navigate, a local favorite once you know the trail and can pin it. Ride all trails clockwise from the trail head.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
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Caution as of Jun 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 829 ft
- Total Vertical
- 715 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,147 ft
- Reports
- 105
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- 3
- Ridden Counter
- 314
Popular Jacks Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 55 ft • 66 •
Trail Connector Between the Hinton Bike Park and Hinton Frisbee Golf Course, Connects the Thompson Lake Community and formerly the Jack's Trail System (which is now unsanctioned and unmaintained by HMBA). This town is maintained by the...
• 55 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 259 ft • 39 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 114 ft • 33 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.7 • 4,614 ft • 29 ft • 30 •
The name says it all, if it's wet out, you're gonna get wet! Otherwise the start of this section is fun followed by brutal jackhammer holes. It takes some kind of skill to ride this fast, not sure what though.
• 35 ★ 3.4 • 2,677 ft • 4 ft • 29 •
A fun downhill finishing the the Jack's system. Look for the somewhat hidden section of flow trail starting near the Charlie's / Jenny's intersection.
• 50 ★ 2.5 • 2,073 ft • 48 ft • 26 •
A hard little side challenge with a steep down to a janky bridge and steep climb back up and back over to the road.
• 45 ★ 4.3 • 3,804 ft • 66 ft • 18 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 3,668 ft • 190 ft • 17 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lake Trail / Frisbee Golf Course | Jun 24, 2021 @ 9:41am Jun 24, 2021 | Dry | napsack | ||
| Erin's Extreme Ending | May 21, 2019 @ 2:25pm May 21, 2019 | Variable | napsack | ||
| Sherry's Soaking Swamp | May 21, 2019 @ 2:25pm May 21, 2019 | Variable | napsack | ||
| Dan's Deadly Downhill | May 21, 2019 @ 2:24pm May 21, 2019 | Unknown | napsack | ||
| Christine's Cutline Cruise | May 15, 2018 @ 10:31pm May 15, 2018 | Unknown | HMBA HMBA | ||
| Helen's Holy Hills | May 15, 2018 @ 10:30pm May 15, 2018 | Unknown | HMBA HMBA | ||
| Jenny's Jungle Jam | May 15, 2018 @ 10:27pm May 15, 2018 | Unknown | HMBA HMBA | ||
| Jack's Connector (Road) | Nov 3, 2017 @ 10:54am Nov 3, 2017 | Snow Covered | napsack |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beaterhard | wishlist | region | activity #89050285 | Feb 16, 2026 @ 4:47pm Feb 16, 2026 |
| imperial | ridden | trail | activity #57131865 | Aug 12, 2024 @ 4:15pm Aug 12, 2024 |
| yunyu | wishlist | trail | activity #41295184 | Jun 26, 2023 @ 8:18pm Jun 26, 2023 |
| DHallett | add | photo | activity #40266606 | May 24, 2023 @ 7:44pm May 24, 2023 |
| DHallett | difficultyvote | trail | activity #39851016 | May 10, 2023 @ 3:07pm May 10, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Bike Park | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1.4 km |
| Happy Creek | 6 | 19 | 1 | 3.1 km | |
| Bighorn Ridge | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.2 km | |
| Athabasca Ranch Public Land Use Zone | 2 | 6 | 5.4 km | ||
| Hinton Nordic Centre Cross Country Ski Area | 6 | 4 | 8.2 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 8 miles | 830 ft | 3 miles | 715 ft | #14,139 | #157 | 2 | 105 | 199 | ||
| Hike | 11 | 8 miles | 830 ft | 3 miles | 715 ft | #13,665 | #135 | 106 | 12 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 8 miles | 830 ft | 3 miles | 715 ft | #12,640 | #128 | 106 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Jacks
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Jacks?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Jacks are:
- Dan's Deadly Downhill (4.1/5)
- Charlie's Cycle Climb (3.9/5)
- Erin's Extreme Ending (3.8/5)
- Jenny's Jungle Jam (3.7/5)
- Thompson Lake Trail / Frisbee Golf Course (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Jacks?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Jacks are:
- September (6 activities)
- May (3 activities)
- October (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Jacks?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Jacks. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Jacks?
The longest trail in Jacks is Thompson Lake Trail / Frisbee Golf Course at 2.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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