Oregon · Hiking

Jabberwocky

JabberwockyPhoto: Holzwerk, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.6 mi
round trip
978 ft
climb
3,323 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Jabberwocky open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. It doesn't name Jabberwocky, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jabberwocky is an easy hike in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon, about 2.6 miles long with an elevation gain of 628 feet. It is an out-and-back route that rises from about 2,726 feet to a high point of 3,323 feet, with the steepest stretch coming within the first sixth of a mile at a 20% grade. The trail is open year-round and carries horses and bikes on its natural surface. It is a short trip, estimated to take about 1.5 hours, and it pairs easily with other nearby trails. The Red Queen hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and Alice in Wonderland and the White Rabbit (Ped and Uphill Bike) are within half a mile. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. At the Ashland weather station, about 3 miles away, typical July and August highs reach the upper 80s, while September averages around 81°F with only about four wet days. The station sits roughly 1,600 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Nearby, Poison Oak Wall and Ren Wall offer climbing about 5 miles out, and the Walker Creek paddling route and Mt Ashland campground are both within about 6.5 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Jabberwocky

    Best months: May–June and September–October. 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

      49° / 30°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 30°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 32°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 35°

      13 wet

    5. May

      71° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 46°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 51°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 49°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 43°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 33°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 29°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ashland, OR, 2.9 mi away at 1,729 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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