Jacobs Lake Loop
- Garfield County - Escalante
Trail information
Easy
Loop Trail
No width limit
Dirt Trail
paved Roads
Single Track
50" Vehicle
S x S
Full Size
Facilities 
OHVs
Terrain
Signage
Emergencies Facilities OHVs Terrain Signage EmergenciesGarfield County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency Dispatch: 435-676-2678.
We highly recommend you purchase a Utah Search and Rescue Assistant Card (USARA) learn more: utah.gov/rescue
Garfield County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency Dispatch: 435-676-2678.
We highly recommend you purchase a Utah Search and Rescue Assistant Card (USARA) learn more: utah.gov/rescue
- trail weather
Jacobs Lake Loop
overcast clouds
07:31
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17:07
Temp: 23 / 28 / 43 ℉
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Wind: 2 mph
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Clouds: 100 %
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Jacobs Lake Loop
overcast clouds
07:31
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17:07
Temp: 28 / 43 / 45 ℉
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Wind: 4 mph
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Clouds: 94 %
Temp Wind Clouds
Temp Wind Clouds
28°2100
29°2100
29°2100
30°2100
30°2100
31°2100
30°2100
30°3100
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35°1100
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42°371
35°263
33°236
32°334
32°351
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31°3100
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31°2100
Jacobs Lake Loop
overcast clouds
07:32
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17:07
Temp: 31 / 42 / 43 ℉
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Wind: 4 mph
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Clouds: 100 %
Temp Wind Clouds
Temp Wind Clouds
31°3100
31°3100
32°3100
33°2100
33°2100
32°2100
31°3100
31°3100
31°2100
32°2100
36°2100
38°3100
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41°3100
36°3100
34°3100
34°3100
33°3100
33°3100
32°4100
32°3100
- Description
The terrain is mostly comprised of maintained dirt roads, except for a brief stretch that takes you on the Boulder Swale OHV Trail (the OHV trail is limited to 50″ vehicles so don’t plan on bringing a full size 4×4 on this portion of the loop).
This loop takes you by an astounding amount of mountain lakes and features some spectacular views of the forest and some iconic lookout points including Hell’s Backbone.
Starting the trail from the town of Escalante is the easiest way to begin and stage your vehicles provided they are street legal.
You can also find just about every amenity you need in town including gas, lodging, and food. If you are looking for camping there is also plenty of campsites along the trail including the Posey Lake Campground and the Blue Spruce Campground.
Much of this trail rides through Dixie National Forest. Make sure you’re familiar with the Forest’s rules and regulations about recreation in the area. For more info visit: usda.gov/dixie.
There are many intersections in this loop so make sure to pay attention to trail signage and check your GPS so that you keep going the correct way.
Maps
Trail Route
We recommend to download the GAIA App on your mobile device.
You can view and download the route from GAIA as well as see photos with their location geotagged on the trail.
360 Street View
Click “View 360 Map” to explore the trail in Google Street View and “See the Trail Before You Ride the Trail.”
Flyover Map
Experience a bird’s-eye view of the trail to get a better understanding of elevation changes and the surrounding terrain.
Download Route
The GPX or KML files are available for you to download and use on your preferred app or device.
Key Points
Within our Key Points you will discover trail head parking, trail markers, points of interests, intersections as well as terrain and obstacles.
