Jacobs Pool

Total Miles 2
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This fun out-and-back trail leads from Highway 89 toward the Pariah Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs boundary. The route is mostly easy. The trail surface is shallow sand in some areas. Additionally, there are a few short hilly transitions and off-camber sections. The trail is mostly one vehicle width with a few spots to pass oncoming here and there. At the end of the trail is an old abandoned Hacienda at Jacobs Pool. A short walk from where the trail ends will bring you to the pool's edge, but I doubt there is a swim-up bar. The old homestead is a stone building. The front porch is still standing and is an excellent spot to escape the sun for a minute. Just past the stone structure is a superb camping spot with a nice large established fire ring. One bar of Verizon LTE in the area; however, we found it worthless. Recommend downloading offline maps for the area before coming out here.

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Difficulty

Further into the trial are some slight off-camber sections. The trail surface is a combination of dirt and shallow sand with short deeper wash crossings where sand is encountered.

Technical Rating

3

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Pete D.
Mar 06, 2025
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Sand was lightly packed, one area had soft loose sand on trail. Several spots have begun to wash away the trail into the adjacent stream edge. I had no problem in a 4 Wheel Dr. rental truck, but a buddy of mine had issues because he went past the fire pit at the end and tried to drive closer to the springs. He didn’t have an issue getting down he was coming back up the hill that his tires were spinning

Jacobs Pool Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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