Black Jack Ridge Trail
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Route Description for Black Jack Ridge Trail
Keen to go up? This trail is for you. With a staggering amount of elevation gain packed into a sub-20.9 km hike, Black Jack Ridge is a formidable adventure. To stay safe on the trail, make sure you download your GPS track to aid in routefinding where needed and bring an ice axe and crampons to help with the snowfields that linger well into the summer.
Beginning from Icicle Road, you’ll waste no time in your ascent. Climb a relentless string of switchbacks, which later straightens out as you begin to traverse the ridge. You’ll hop over the summit of Bootjack Mountain before the trail drops off the ridge underneath Highchair Mountain. If you’re here to enjoy the views, consider turning around at the summit of Bootjack. Descending and then re-ascending the portion of trail beyond the summit adds plenty of effort for little additional reward.
Getting to the Black Jack Ridge Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for Black Jack Ridge Trail is on Icicle Road.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
June-September
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
Black Jack Ridge Trail Elevation Graph
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