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3,096 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:04:52
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
661 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
-0.056%
Grade
-16.029%
Grade max
13.639%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
324 ft
Distance flat
00:04:52
Avg time

Jackaroo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349014 in Trail Running
    • #122652 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,397 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,230 in Trail Running
    • #6,838 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

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AI Generated Description

Jackaroo is a 3,096 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 629 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
Status:
on May 22, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      TallSkinnyGuy
      Very pretty trail with thick ferns and redwood trees. Some rooty sections add a bit of technical challenge, but trees are mostly spaced away from trail allowing it to be ridden faster than some other trails in this forest.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackaroo located?
      Jackaroo is located in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.35678, -123.75161.
      ▼ How hard is Jackaroo?
      Jackaroo is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.056%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackaroo?
      Jackaroo has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 661 ft.
      ▼ Is Jackaroo a point to point trail?
      Jackaroo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jackaroo?
      Jackaroo is 3,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackaroo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackaroo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jackaroo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackaroo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackaroo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Jackaroo. The trail is 3,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jackaroo?
      Jackaroo is a very popular trail. There have been 2,314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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