more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:12:56
Avg time
209 ft
Altitude change
4,994 ft
Altitude min
5,203 ft
Altitude max
4,994 ft
Altitude start
5,203 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
479 ft
Distance down
1,289 ft
Distance flat
00:12:56
Avg time

Jacks Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clear Creek Trail System
    Indian Hills, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #186994 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118506 in Trail Running
    • #98209 in Hiking
    • #23315 in Horseback
    • #33968 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #6523 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #884 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #610 in Trail Running
    • #456 in Hiking
    • #213 in Horseback
    • #112 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #23 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    January-December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

This is the northern part of the Jacks Valley Loop. This section connects with the lower part of the Clear Creek Trail and the adjacent James Lee Loops.

Access Info

Can be accessed from the James Lee Park Trailhead or the Jacks Valley Road Trailhead. Alternative access is from the Jacks Valley School Trailhead using the James Lee Loops or School Connector to eventually get to this section.

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 335 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Jacks Valley Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 5, 2026
 Dirt remains well-packed on almost all of the trail - - Enjoy!
May 15, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 15, 2026
 Very good condition
Apr 9, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 9, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 18, 2026
 pretty muddy still
Sep 1, 2025 @ 5:57am
Sep 1, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jacks Valley Loop located?
      Jacks Valley Loop is located in Clear Creek Trail System, Indian Hills, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Clear Creek Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07922, -119.79387.
      ▼ How hard is Jacks Valley Loop?
      Jacks Valley Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jacks Valley Loop?
      Jacks Valley Loop has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,994 ft to 5,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Jacks Valley Loop a point to point trail?
      Jacks Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jacks Valley Loop?
      Jacks Valley Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jacks Valley Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jacks Valley Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jacks Valley Loop?
      Jacks Valley Loop is best visited during: January-December.
      ▼ How do I access Jacks Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jacks Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jacks Valley Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Jacks Valley Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jacks Valley Loop?
      Jacks Valley Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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