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Jackass Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Nice descent off of Blue Ridge Road, passes directly through terrain affected by the 2007 Lick Fire.
1.4
mi
Distance
811
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.38mi
Distance
811ft
Elevation Gain
60ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
2,531ft
High Point
1,774ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Jackass Trail is a narrow singletrack and is overgrown with poison oak in some places. When approaching from Blue Ridge Road, it can be easy to miss so keep watch for the trail marker. The trail descends along a ridge that suffered badly during the 2007 Lick Fire. At times the charred remains of trees reaching out through the brush can be hauntingly beautiful. The trail winds down southward and eventually meets up with Poverty Flat Road.

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Contributors
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