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1.9 miles
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-606 ft
Descent
00:23:57
Avg time
-506 ft
Altitude change
3,958 ft
Altitude min
4,477 ft
Altitude max
4,477 ft
Altitude start
3,970 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
2,444 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:23:57
Avg time
Jackson's Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAmasa Back
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (13 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBLM
Some big drops and big fun await. You really can only go down this portage. Narrow trail between some massive boulders with an amazing view of the river below. There is a particularly gnarly section that many really good riders walk, so don't hurt yourself Fortunately this section is short, and you'll be back pedaling in no time!
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WARNING: There is a MANDATORY creek crossing at the very end of this trail. There is no way to exit the trail without crossing the creek. This can be hazardous when the water is high or running fast - as it is every spring, and as it is after any significant rain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 43 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 185 rides
- Last: Apr 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson's Trail
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Where is Jackson's Trail located?
Jackson's Trail is located in Amasa Back, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Amasa Back trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.52888, -109.62611.
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How hard is Jackson's Trail?
Jackson's Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Jackson's Trail?
Jackson's Trail has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 606 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,958 ft to 4,477 ft.
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Is Jackson's Trail a point to point trail?
Jackson's Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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