Jack's Backbone

Total Miles
11.4

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Jack's Backbone
4

Trail Overview

This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and mountains.

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Jack's Backbone
Jack's Backbone

Difficulty

This is basically a backroads fire break. The trails/roads are well-marked. High clearance is required.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Shawn Brose
Apr 19, 2025
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Trail was slightly muddy with two passable wash outs at 4 and 4.5 miles in. Nasty snow bank at about 6.5 miles in; turned around and got stuck in a previous snow bank I was able to traverse. Super fun until it wasn’t! Will be returning when the snow melts to explore the rest.
Brian Basten
Mar 10, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed to wheeled vehicles
Spooky Runner
Jun 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Trail was wide open. Nice and easy gravel road for the most part!
Stephen Chickos
Jun 15, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard

Access Description

Signs are well-marked from the highways.

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