After a fun Halloween weekend with the family, I started off November returning to a place I have not been for ten years. I decided since the last of the fall weather was going to end this week to climb Jacks Peak. I made my way to the trailhead, then put on the pack, and headed in on the trail. I was quiet with a slight breeze going. Overcast skies set the mood as I climbed the steep first section. Right off the bat you are treated with great views of the south end of the valley.
Once I topped out on the first ridge that leads to the communications tower, I then dropped to the saddle and then began the climb to Jacks Peak. This is a moderate hike and does have some steep terrain. I like steep trails so this was a treat to climb. You crest two false summits before finally making it to Jacks Peak.
Jacks Peak as I have previously written was named after a boy named Jack Edwards who died from Leukemia in 1995. Jacks Peak is a wonderful place to visit. If you do sign the log and take in the view!
The hike out was windy as a storm was blowing in. The sky cleared up to partly cloudy, but the winds were torrential. It was hard to keep my hat on as I made my way down the ridge to make a loop out of this hike. Great way to start of November! Enjoy the pics! Make sure you check out my YouTube video from this day below. More adventures to come!
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