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| Jackpot Meadows Trail |
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Low Point:
3,100 Feet
Trail Number:
492
Usage:
Light
High Point:
3,800 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Length:
1.0 Mile
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Fall
From Sandy, Travel southeast on Highway 26 past Government Camp to Forest Road 2650. Follow 2650 south approximately two miles to Forest Road 2656. Follow 2656 south past Trillium Lake Campground to Road 309. Follow 309 south to the trailhead.
Location Information
Jackpot Meadows Trail runs from Road 309 downhill to the river, then back uphill to Road 240 near Jackpot Meadows. The portion of the trail in the Zigzag Ranger District has a few small sections of moderate steepness. It begins in an area rich with rhododendrons that generally bloom in mid-June. Descending, the trail has a few switchbacks and crosses through two rocky talus areas with views of the canyon. The best opportunity for camping is on the south side of the Salmon River, which can be reached by crossing a footbridge usually in place by early summer.
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