Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Reaching the Jacks Valley Loop Trail requires following the Clear Creek Trail from the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
The hike follows gradual climbs and descents as the single track rolls across the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Views of the Sierra Nevada dominate the western portion of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Hikers will likely find themselves sharing the trail with mountain bikers, which likely accounts for the winding trend of the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Elevated views overlooking Carson Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Forks are well signed and offer access to several other trails in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
With 500' of total elevation change spread out across 9 miles, the trail keeps a very gradual slope across its length.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/03/2025
Jacks Valley Loop Trail.