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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
9 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 15, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 803 ft
- Total Vertical
- 702 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,147 ft
- Reports
- 80
- Photos
- 7
- Completed Counter
- 340
Popular Jacks Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 55 ft • 68 •
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 • 40 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 114 ft • 35 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.7 • 4,614 ft • 29 ft • 32 •
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.
• 25 ★ 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 • 27 •
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 • 19 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 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.
Photos of Jacks Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Cycle Climb | Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:23pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 19, 2026 | Ideal | Thesandini | ||
| Sherry's Soaking Swamp | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Dan's Deadly Downhill | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Christine's Cutline Cruise | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Helen's Holy Hills | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:42pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Erin's Extreme Ending | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Jenny's Jungle Jam | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | Hal-Jackson | ||
| Thompson Lake Trail / Frisbee Golf Course | Jun 24, 2021 @ 9:41am Jun 24, 2021 | Dry | napsack | ||
| Jack's Connector (Road) | Nov 3, 2017 @ 10:54am Nov 3, 2017 | Snow Covered | napsack |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesandini | add | photo | activity #99722558 and 2 more | Jul 21, 2026 @ 8:02pm Jul 21, 2026 |
| Thesandini | comment | report | activity #99588754 and 1 more | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:25pm Jul 19, 2026 |
| Thesandini | add | report | activity #99588710 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:23pm Jul 19, 2026 |
| Hal-Jackson | add | report | activity #99134677 and 6 more | Jul 13, 2026 @ 5:34pm Jul 13, 2026 |
| beaterhard | wishlist | region | activity #89050285 | Feb 16, 2026 @ 4:47pm Feb 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Excited to go check it out | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:27pm Jul 19, 2026 | ||
| report | Looking forward to riding this. Thanks for... | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:25pm Jul 19, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Bike Park | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1.4 km |
| Happy Creek | 6 | 21 | 1 | 3.1 km | |
| Bighorn Ridge | 1 | 6 | 2 | 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 8 miles | 804 ft | 3 miles | 702 ft | #14,431 | #158 | 6 | 80 | 201 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 23 ft | 988 ft | 187 ft | #4,743 | #72 | 7 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 23 ft | 988 ft | 187 ft | #4,760 | #72 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 9 | 8 miles | 804 ft | 3 miles | 702 ft | #14,668 | #142 | 80 | 9 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 8 miles | 804 ft | 3 miles | 702 ft | #13,613 | #138 | 80 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Jacks?
Jacks has a total of 9 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Jacks to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jacks?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Jacks is Charlie's Cycle Climb with 259 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jacks?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Jacks is Sherry's Soaking Swamp with 209 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Jacks?
Jacks supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Jacks?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Jacks is Christine's Cutline Cruise with an average grade of 4.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Jacks?
The overall region status for Jacks is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Jacks?
The most popular Strava segments in Jacks are:
- Thompson Lake Bump (60 athletes)
- Thompson Lake Bump (Reverse) (53 athletes)
- Sherry's Soaking Swamp (48 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Jacks?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Jacks are:
- Dan's Deadly Downhill
- Charlie's Cycle Climb
- Thompson Lake Trail / Frisbee Golf Course
- Sherry's Soaking Swamp
- Jenny's Jungle Jam
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Jacks?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Jacks are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Jacks.
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