California · Hiking

St. Jacques

3.2 mi
round trip
829 ft
climb
3,663 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct
best months

Is St. Jacques open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name St. Jacques, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

St. Jacques is a moderate out-and-back hike in California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest, within the Yolla Bolla Ranger District. The trail runs about 3.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 829 feet, carrying hikers from a low point of 2,887 feet to a high of 3,663 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route's natural surface makes it a trail suited to both hikers and riders: bicycles are allowed. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Weaverville weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August average near 95°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher part of the route run cooler. The hike sits close to several other destinations. Snow Gap is about 0.7 miles away, and the South Fork Trinity River Trail lies roughly 1.5 miles off. Paddlers can reach Smoky Creek about 2 miles away, and Scott Flat Campground is about 7.6 miles from the trail.