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1.3 miles
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-985 ft
Descent
00:08:29
Avg time
-965 ft
Altitude change
6,450 ft
Altitude min
7,416 ft
Altitude max
7,416 ft
Altitude start
6,450 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-38.2%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:08:29
Avg time

Jackson Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63977 in E-Biking
    • #305352 in Trail Running
    • #128959 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,000 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,365 in E-Biking
    • #12,743 in Trail Running
    • #7,235 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Steeper and shorter than the Boy Scout Trail. Begins just up the truck road (ends 1/2 mile further) from the Boy Scout trail. Watch for fallen trees.

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Jackson Trail Trail Reports

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Nov 21, 2023 @ 3:50pm
Nov 21, 2023
Trail is in good shape.
May 22, 2022 @ 9:24am
May 22, 2022
Minor erosion but otherwise in great shape!
Apr 3, 2021 @ 2:07pm
Apr 3, 2021
Too much snow for riding. Maybe in a few weeks.
May 17, 2020 @ 9:52am
May 17, 2020
Tree down about 100 feet from the top blocking the trail. HAB up and over required.
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on Nov 21, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackson Trail located?
      Jackson Trail is located in San Gabriel Mountains (Wrightwood area), Wrightwood, California, United States. It is part of the San Gabriel Mountains (Wrightwood area) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.38203, -117.74149.
      ▼ How hard is Jackson Trail?
      Jackson Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackson Trail?
      Jackson Trail has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 985 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,450 ft to 7,416 ft.
      ▼ How long is Jackson Trail?
      Jackson Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackson Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackson Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jackson Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jackson Trail are:
      • August (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jackson Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackson Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackson Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Jackson Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jackson Trail?
      Jackson Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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