Jacks Canyon Trail

Route Description for Jacks Canyon Trail

Jacks Canyon Trail is a rugged, adventurous hike near the Village of Oak Creek that provides a real sense of adventure. You’ll hike through a true desert landscape full of red rocks, fascinating plants, and even some desert wildlife if you’re lucky. We like this hike best in the spring when there’s water in the creeks.

There is no cell service on this route, so download a GPS map ahead of time so you don’t get lost. We also recommend taking more water than you think you’ll need because the hike is largely unshaded.
Beginning from the trailhead, take Jacks Canyon Trail heading roughly north. There are a few trails that leave from this trailhead, so make sure you’re starting on the right one- you should be hiking parallel to Jacks Canyon Road for a stretch.

Stay left at the first split and right at the next. You’ll hike along the creek (which may or may not have water in it depending on the time of year) as it carves its way through the middle of the canyon. Watch the walls rise above you as you trek to the end of the canyon underneath Munds Mountain. The trail ends at the canyon end, so turn back and retrace your steps.