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1,598 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
4,494 ft
Altitude min
4,588 ft
Altitude max
4,583 ft
Altitude start
4,495 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-52.7%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
1,237 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

Jackson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Amasa Back
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55095 in Trail Running
    • #91309 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Jacksons trail is an advanced singletrack located in the Amasa Back area. It has a double black diamond rating and has also been classified as a Pro-Line. The trail has exposure and advanced technical features. The crux move is an off-camber rock shelf switchback, followed by a steep rolling drop into a tight right-hand corner. The trail can be accessed by riding up the Hymasa singletrack. At the last intersection on the Hymasa singetrack connect to the Amasa Back / Cliff Hangar jeep road. Continue up a mile to find the Jacksons' trailhead on the right. The creek at the bottom of the trail can be too high to cross during certain months. Check with a local bike shop or shuttle company for current conditions.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Jan 10, 2025 @ 10:31am
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Oct 6, 2024 @ 3:12pm
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May 24, 2024 @ 9:13am
May 24, 2024
 reporter Closed for the season! The Colorado River floods the bottom of the trail making it impassable until it gets back below 14k CFS.
Apr 20, 2024 @ 7:43am
Apr 20, 2024
Apr 15, 2023 @ 8:48pm
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        Directions to jackson trailhead (38.529330, -109.629020)
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        20:21 | 84 | Apr 6, 2025 , Moab
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        2:52 | 255 | Apr 24, 2021 , Moab
        Jackson got the best of me.
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        0:39 | 147 | Dec 10, 2019 , Moab
        Amasa Back, Rockstacker & Jackson trails
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        3:40 | 477 | Sep 3, 2012 , Moab

        Routes with this trail

        419
        Captain Ahab Lap + Jacksons
        ★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 2,285 ft • 9 •
        Trying to link up Ahab and Jacksons. How hard could it be?
        382
        Moab Double Down Featured
        ★ 3.0 • 14 miles • 2,239 ft • 9 • Loop •
        This is a double loop that serves up 2 of the best expert downhill trails in Moab. The first leg of the...
        454
        Pothole Stacker Ahab
        ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 2,052 ft • 17 • Loop •
        Hymasa to to Ahab
        4.5 ★★★★★
        9 Ratings
        5 ★ 56%
        4 ★ 33%
        3 ★ 11%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson

        ▼ Where is Jackson located?
        Jackson is located in Amasa Back, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Amasa Back trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.52933, -109.62902.
        ▼ How hard is Jackson?
        Jackson is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackson?
        Jackson has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,494 ft to 4,588 ft.
        ▼ Is Jackson a point to point trail?
        Jackson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Jackson?
        Jackson is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackson?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jackson?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jackson are:
        • October (22 activities)
        • April (17 activities)
        • March (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Jackson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackson are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackson?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Jackson. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Jackson?
        Jackson is a very popular trail. There have been 1,442 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,469 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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