Jubilee Trail - #34024


Area Status: Open
Jubilee Guard Station

 A strenuous trail to the historic Jubilee Guard Station. The trail climbs through fir and aspen forests and follows Pine Creek most of the way.
 

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At a Glance

Usage: Light-Medium
Restrictions: Open to: Hikers, bikers (though, not recommended), horse riders
Closed to: OHVs, motorized vehicles and E-bikes
Closest Towns: Escalante, UT
Water: Water is available at Pine Creek and other nearby lakes and streams. Filter all water.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center (435) 826-5499

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

E-bikes are not permitted and mountain biking on this trail is not recommended.
Bike responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles

General Info:

Directions

From Escalante, turn north on the Hells Backbone Road (300 E). At 0.7 miles the road will fork, stay right. After 3.5 miles the road will turn to gravel and is now called Forest Road 153 (FR 153). At 13.6 miles the road will fork, turn right following the sign to “Hells Backbone Bridge” (FR 153). At 18 miles turn left on FR 145 to Blue Spruce Campground. Drive approximately 2 miles (stay right at the signed junction) and park in the small parking area on the left.


Difficulty Level: Most Difficult

Day Hiking

Hike responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Backpacking

Hike and camp responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Horse Riding

Ride and camp responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles

Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
8.9 miles

  Latitude : 
37.990

  Longitude : 
-111.657