Jackson Creek Nature Trail
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 750 ft
- climb
- 2,882 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Jackson Creek Nature Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Oregon, about 3 miles from the town of Jacksonville. The trail is roughly 2.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 750 feet, and it reaches a high point of 2,882 feet. The route starts at about 2,609 feet and ends at the same elevation, so the climb is about 375 feet one way. The trail is a short, low-effort outing. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.66 miles in, where the grade reaches 43 percent. That makes the climb feel more pronounced, but the overall route stays within easy territory. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ruch, Oregon, show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 72°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. The hike takes about an hour to complete. Several other trails start close by, including Grotto Trail and Sofie's Trail, each about 0.2 miles away, and Jackson Ridge Hiking Trail at about 0.3 miles. Canyon Vista Trail is about half a mile off.
Local outfitters
- Applegate Trail Rides15 mi away
- Huntfluent Guide Service17 mi away
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Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Jackson Creek Nature Trail
Best months: March–June and September–November. 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.
Jan
50° / 30°
Feb
55° / 31°
Mar
60° / 33°
Apr
65° / 36°
May
75° / 42°
Jun
82° / 47°
Jul
92° / 52°
Aug
91° / 51°
Sep
85° / 45°
Oct
72° / 38°
Nov
56° / 33°
Dec
49° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruch, OR, 7.5 mi away at 1,550 ft. The station sits about 1,300 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.
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