Near Boulder Trail
An old miner's shovel along the Owl Hoot Trail
Near Boulder Trail
Scene of the fatal train wreck on Rail Trail
Near Boulder Trail
Along the Boulder Trail
Near Boulder Trail
Morning light on the Boulder Trail
Near Boulder Trail
Fall color along the Ridgeview Trail.

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Boulder Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A pleasant stroll along the west side of Jackson Creek Canyon.
1.2
mi
Distance
435
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall Colors
Access Issues
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 your own.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.24mi
Distance
435ft
Elevation Gain
212ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,302ft
High Point
2,061ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This 1.4-mile trail is one of the many named trails in this park. It connects Parking Area P-2 on Jacksonville Reservoir Road with Parking Area P-3 on Norling Road, and with the Ol' Miners' Trail. It, like other trails in this immediate area, was built along a ditch used to carry water for one mile to a hydraulic mine in the canyon to the south. In the fall it affords, after an initial climb, a very nice, nearly level stroll through colored foliage.

Route Conditions

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