Montana · Hiking

Jackson Creek

5.6 mi
round trip
1,442 ft
climb
6,567 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Jackson Creek open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jackson Creek is a moderate hike of about 5.6 miles in the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 1,442 feet, starting at roughly 5,315 feet and reaching about 6,567 feet at the high point. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elliston, which sits about 1,500 feet lower, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 46°F. That station's figures are not directly comparable to the trail's higher elevation, so expect cooler temperatures on the route. The trail is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. Mcclellan Creek and Casey Meadows are both within a mile, and Casey Peak is about 1.6 miles away. For an overnight stay, Tizer/Montgomery Park Gfa - Four-Way Jct Cua is about 2.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Jackson Creek

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 11°

    2. Feb

      33° / 12°

    3. Mar

      43° / 19°

    4. Apr

      51° / 26°

    5. May

      60° / 35°

    6. Jun

      69° / 41°

    7. Jul

      81° / 46°

    8. Aug

      80° / 44°

    9. Sep

      69° / 36°

    10. Oct

      53° / 27°

    11. Nov

      39° / 17°

    12. Dec

      31° / 10°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elliston, MT, 28.9 mi away at 5,080 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.