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1.2 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:13:18
Avg time
281 ft
Altitude change
385 ft
Altitude min
670 ft
Altitude max
385 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
4,948 ft
Distance climb
833 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:13:18
Avg time

Jacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #51771 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90080 in E-Biking
    • #64240 in Trail Running
    • #82641 in Hiking
    • #851 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,541 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,767 in E-Biking
    • #3,596 in Trail Running
    • #4,345 in Hiking
    • #524 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    summer
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Lovely trail. Great for beginners. Fragrant forest. A couple of steep sections for those who like it or if not accustomed can walk bike Perfect little ride from Garibaldi Highlands to Alice Lake getting most of the climbing out of the way, go for a dip and back again.

Access Info

In Garibaldi Highlands go to end of Perth Rd. Go short way and at T intersection of trail turn left for the Garibaldi Access Road which takes you straight down to Jack's Trail. From below can access trail by a trailhead going up from Tantalus Road

Tags
Family friendlySwimming spot
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 43 rides
  • 16.6 km average
6 Months
  • 1,189 rides
  • 19.1 km avg distance
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  • 6,620 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.81 (66 votes)
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      Directions to jacks trailhead (49.758760, -123.126460)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Beautiful forest and great access to the rest of the trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jacks located?
      Jacks is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75876, -123.12646.
      ▼ How hard is Jacks?
      Jacks is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jacks?
      Jacks has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 ft to 670 ft.
      ▼ Is Jacks a point to point trail?
      Jacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jacks?
      Jacks is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jacks?
      Jacks is best visited during: summer.
      ▼ How do I access Jacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Jacks. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jacks?
      Jacks is a very popular trail. There have been 45,143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46,856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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