Washington · Hiking

Upper Little Jack Trail

1.1 mi
round trip
1,225 ft
climb
5,908 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Little Jack Trail open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Ross Lake National Recreation Area.

As of · Source: NPS · Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Upper Little Jack Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back hike in Washington's Stephen Mather Wilderness, within Ross Lake National Recreation Area. The National Park Service manages the land, and the trail starts at about 5,833 feet, rising to a high point of 5,908 feet before returning to the starting elevation. The total climb is about 1,225 feet, so the one-way gain is roughly 650 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the trip takes about 1.5 hours. It's a short outing that fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding wilderness. Jack Mountain Trail lies about 1.8 miles away, and Ruby Creek offers canoeing about 2.2 miles off. Crater Ridge Trail and Crater Mountain Trail are both about 3.1 miles from the trail.