Jack-Ash Trail (built phase)
A high connector over Anderson Butte joining existing trails and roads.
Plan this specific route
- Near
- Anderson Butte
- Distance
- 4.7 miles of new trail; route varies
- Effort
- Strenuous Editorial estimate
- Route type
- Choose a section
What the walk involves
Follow BLM's Phase 1 map over the built 4.7-mile Anderson Butte section and its existing trail or road connections. The planned Jacksonville-to-Ashland vision is not yet a continuous through-trail; route mileage depends on your chosen access and return.
A high connector over Anderson Butte joining existing trails and roads.
What makes this trail distinct
The high connector gives a different perspective on the Applegate foothills. Verify which phase is open and how it meets other routes, and avoid relying on an aspirational full-corridor map for navigation.
Before you set out
The envisioned Jacksonville-to-Ashland trail is not yet a continuous through-hike. Use BLM's Phase 1 map.
Use the BLM trail information ↗ for the latest route map, trailhead access, permitted uses and notices. Conditions can change after our review; if a junction or sign disagrees with this guide, follow the current land-manager guidance.
Maps, descriptions and video
Start with the managing agency for access and rules. The additional descriptions and videos below offer another look at the area; they do not replace an official map.
Route and source details reviewed September 27, 2026. Mileage labels preserve the land manager's distinction between one-way segments, round trips, loops and full trail networks. Conditions and closures require a fresh check before travel.