Near Jones Peak Saddle Connector
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Near Jones Peak Saddle Connector
Junction on the Mt. Wilson Trail and the Jones Peak Connector.
Near Jones Peak Saddle Connector
Jones Peak connector terminus looking south at Jones Peak. Proceed down to connect with the Bailey Canyon Trail.

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Jones Peak Saddle Connector

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A steep set of switchbacks connecting the main Mt. Wilson Trail to Jones Peak Saddle.
0.6
mi
Distance
17
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
17ft
Elevation Gain
732ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
3,494ft
High Point
2,771ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
At the bottom of this connector there is a trail sign indicating the route. When you first start up it, it's just a gully, but pretty soon it turns into a trail. The top is just north of the Jones Peak saddle. This connector is useful, for example, if you want to do Wilson as a loop from Bailey Canyon, and you need to get back to the other side of the ridge in order to get back to your car. It's an alternative to hiking about a mile on city streets to get from one trailhead to the other. This trail is sometimes referred to as "Hiker Bob Trail". It was built without permission and does not meet trail standards. Expect rough conditions and minimal maintenance.

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Contributors
Ben Crowell