Jack's

Jack's is a short cross-country ski route in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, about 0.15 miles from the Methow Valley Ranger District's boundaries. It is an easy out-and-back, 0.3 miles long with a total climb of 27 feet, so it works well as a quick addition to a day spent in the area. The route is nearly flat, with the steepest stretch at about 0.09 miles in, where the grade reaches 2%. The high point is 2211 feet, and the low point is 2194 feet, so the whole trip is a gentle rise and fall. For comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Mazama weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 74°F, with July and August the warmest months at about 84°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 29°F and lows around 16°F. Early Winters, a cross-country ski route, is just 0.1 miles away, and Early Winters Campground is 0.2 miles off. Rattlesnake Cutoff, a hike, is 0.3 miles away, and Squirrelhouse Rock, a climbing area, is 0.9 miles away.