Jack's Backbone

Total Miles
11.4

Elevation

1,962.24 ft

Duration

5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

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Jack's Backbone
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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

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
Adam Balnis
May 23, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Heavy snow about 5 miles in. Ended up turning around and going to North Battle Creek Reservoir.

Access Description

Signs are well-marked from the highways.

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