Near Jordan Valley Loop
View of the Jordan Valley from Dead Man's Hill.
Near Jordan Valley Loop
Sweating rocks on the way up to Dead Man's Hill
Near Jordan Valley Loop
Trail pic.
Near Jordan Valley Loop

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Jordan Valley Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Combine the Jordan Valley Pathway with a portion of the North Country Trail to create a long day loop hike.
18.5
mi
Distance
1,779
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsFishingRiver/CreekViews

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Flatter
Steeper
18.54mi
Distance
1,779ft
Elevation Gain
1,779ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,305ft
High Point
721ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Mostly wooded hiking. A good portion follows the Jordan River leading to a beautiful meadow. You'll probably be a bit surprised by the large Fish Hatchery you'll spot alongside the river as you climb out of valley. A nice developed campground at approximately the halfway point which would make for a nice overnight. The second half of the trail takes you across the 45th parallel. Then you'll climb up out of the valley again for a magnificent vista.

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