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 trail photo

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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Difficulty

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

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Ken Slavick
Sep 12, 2025
Open
Found this trail by accident yesterday (didn’t have on x until today). Generally smooth gravel with some small patches of washboard. Only saw two vehicles
Wally Daniels
Jul 06, 2025
Open
Only seen 2 people open trail
Shawn B
Apr 19, 2025
Open
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
Open
Closed to wheeled vehicles
spooky runner
Jun 19, 2024
Open
Trail was wide open. Nice and easy gravel road for the most part!
Stephen Chickos
Jun 15, 2024
Open
Adam Balnis
May 23, 2024
Open
Heavy snow about 5 miles in. Ended up turning around and going to North Battle Creek Reservoir.

Jack's Backbone Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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