Jacobs Ladder
2.9 mi
Distance
2,208 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 3m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Jacobs Ladder is a point-to-point trail in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service, in Utah County, Utah. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 2,208 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Draper, Utah, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,124 ft |
| End | 2.9 mi | 2,800 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Horses allowed
Horse access: Utah Geospatial Resource Center, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Source of truth
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Draper, UT · in or next to town
- County:
- Utah County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · US Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:801-999-2103
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