Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park

Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park

Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park
Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park

Distance

6.0 mi

Technical Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Jackson Creek South, and to some extent Watson Park are smooth, very easy wide roads that are worth exploring for the scenery and access to dispersed camping, but they also serve as access points for the northern portion of the Rampart Range trails. These two trails are typically done together. Watson Park, on the north side is either climbing or descending, depending on your direction, for the entire length. On average, top to bottom is about an 8% grade, but some short sections approach 20%. These steep sections are also rutted, and can be a bit off-camber. Jackson Creek is generally at the bottom of a gulch. It is flat, smooth and only slightly rutted at the south end. Again, this is a road that most sedans can navigate.

Weather

46° Feels like 46°
32°
42°
7:04 AM
6:29 PM
2 mph
West
0 in
Rain
30.18 inHg
Rising
Thursday
32° / 42°
Thursday
69° / 44°
Friday
64° / 44°
Saturday
64° / 41°
Sunday
58° / 41°
Monday
57° / 35°

Status Reports

T Oborn
Aug 10, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Muddy/Wet
Several days of rain have created muddy spots, Watson park rd has some erosion around rocks creating a few more obstacles
Hayden Faltys
Sep 24, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Brian Elgard
Jun 16, 2023
4x4
Obstructed
Washout
Impassable Water Crossing
Ct Thomson
Jun 11, 2023
Dirt Bike
Obstructed
Impassable Water Crossing