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A gentle way to climb to the crest of the ridge between Jackson and Shade Creeks.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

89%

Runnable

3,084' 940 m

High

2,939' 896 m

Low

157' 48 m

Up

98' 30 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Off-leash

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The trails are open year-round but can get muddy (or snowy) in places during the winter.

The trails are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, so please observe proper trail etiquette. A few trails are reserved for mountain biking (these are usually signed as such), so please don’t hike on these.

There are no potable water sources in the park or along the trails – be sure to bring plenty of your own.

Need to Know

There are no fees to use this park. There are 7 designated parking areas throughout the park, each with room for 5 to 12 cars. They are located near clusters of trail heads. Some have chemical toilets but most have no amenities beyond a parking space. Very useful paper trails maps are sometimes available at the parking area kiosks but can also be obtained online.

Description

This short trail rises on a gentle contour from near the head of Jackson Creek, past a junction with the Legburner Trail, to Blazer Junction on the Jackson Ridge Trail, along the shady, forested north slopes of Jackson Ridge. A short (0.2 mile) run south from here along the Jackson Ridge Trail will take you to a viewpoint that looks out toward the Rogue Valley and the Cascade Crest.

Flora & Fauna

Watch out for ticks in the spring, rattlesnakes (rare) in the warmer months, and poison oak all year-round. Consider these nuisances if you let your dog off-leash.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Jacksonville, OR

Shared By:

BK Hope

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Sunlight penetrates the canopy along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Sep 9, 2018 near Jackson…, OR
Climbing Sofie's Trail
Sep 9, 2018 near Jackson…, OR
Thick vegetation along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Sep 9, 2018 near Jackson…, OR
Near the top of Sofie's Trail
Sep 9, 2018 near Jackson…, OR
Blazer Junction, where Sofie's Trail and the Jackson Ridge Trail meet.
Sep 9, 2018 near Jackson…, OR
Along the Jackson Ridge Trail
Sep 5, 2018 near Jackson…, OR

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