The trail is a steep connector trail to the Oliver Mountain Trail with 800 feet of elevation gain over one mile, an arduous climb. The trail is well marked, wide, and in good condition.
Details
Length:
1 mile
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
1/2 to 1 hr
Additional Details:
On winter days the view is impressive. The surrounding mountains and valleys are a beautiful backdrop with views north and south. Lake Moomaw is visible from points along the upper portion of the trail.
Used with the upper part of the Oliver Mountain Trail and the upper part of FDR 192, a 4.4-mile loop back to the trailhead parking area is possible. Alternatively, The Jackson Trail can be used to connect via the Oliver Mountain Trail (a right turn) which descends gradually 1400 feet over about 4.0 miles to its trailhead at the Fortney Branch Boat Launch on Lake Moomaw.
Another alternative parking spot is at the end of FDR 192.
The Jackson Trail is located on Oliver Mountain in northwestern Alleghany County.
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