Wyoming · Hiking · Near Jackson

Jimmys Mom

2.0 mi
round trip
1,324 ft
climb
7,734 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Jimmys Mom open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jimmys Mom is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Jackson Ranger District of Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, about 2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 1,324 feet. The trail starts at Phillips Bench Trailhead, which sits at about 7,192 feet, and climbs to a high point of 7,734 feet before returning. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.67 miles in, with a grade of 23 percent. The trail is on natural surface and is open year-round. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jackson, which sits about 1,500 feet lower, show July highs near 79°F with lows around 41°F. Winter is cold and snowy, with January highs around 26°F and snow on about 11 days of the month. Ski Lake Trail and Arrow Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away. The Snake River is about 4.4 miles off, and Trail Creek campground is about 6.1 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Trail Creek

    Campground

    Campground · 6.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Flat Creek Overlook

    Viewpoint

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Jimmys Mom

    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

      26° / 6°

      12 wet · 11 snow

    2. Feb

      30° / 9°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 18°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 26°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      60° / 32°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      70° / 38°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 41°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 40°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 25°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      38° / 16°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      26° / 7°

      13 wet · 11 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jackson, WY, 8.4 mi away at 6,210 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.