Near Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Sunlight penetrates the canopy along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Near Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Climbing Sofie's Trail
Near Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Descending the Jackson Ridge Trail toward Jackson Creek
Near Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Thick vegetation along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Near Jackson Creek Nature Trail
An old miner's shovel along the Owl Hoot Trail

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Jackson Creek Nature Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A gentle climb under a thick canopy along seasonal Jackson Creek.
1.2
mi
Distance
608
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek
Access Issues
This trail is closed to bikes. Bikes should use the adjacent bike trail. The trails are open year-round but can get muddy (or snowy) in places during the winter. The trails are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, so please observe proper trail etiquette. A few trails are reserved for mountain biking (these are usually signed as such), so please don't hike on these. There are no potable water sources in the park or along the trails - be sure to bring plenty of

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.18mi
Distance
608ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,867ft
High Point
2,289ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This shady, meandering 1.3-mile foot traffic-only trail connects Parking Area P-3 on Norling Road with Sofie's Trail, the Jackson Ridge Trail, and the upper end of the Jackson Creek Bike Trail (an old road closed to motorized vehicles). It features an active creek in the spring, lush, cool vegetation in the summer, and colorful foliage in the fall.

Route Conditions

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