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Jacobs Ladder

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Location: Utah, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 40.52670°N / 111.7553°W

Route Type: Hiking

Season: Summer, Fall

Time Required: Most of a day

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Overview

There was a time when the Jacobs Ladder route was THE main route on Lone Peak. In 2006 the Corner Canyon Gate closed for an indefinite time period therefore limiting access to the Corner Canyon Road and the lower portion of the Jacobs Ladder Route. As a result other trails like Big Willow and especially the Cherry Canyon Logging trail grew in popularity. Nonetheless, Jacobs Ladder trailhead is the highest trailhead for Lone Peak at 5,600 feet and remain popular. As of June 2007 the gate at Corner Canyon opened once again and should resume its seasonal opening going forward.

Note:
The upper portion of Jacobs Ladder from about 9,200 feet to the summit can still be accessed via the Cherry Canyon Logging Route. Follow the Cherry Canyon Route to 8,400 feet. At 8,400 feet the Cherry Canyon Logging trail levels a bit and contours east into Bear Canyon. Leave the main trail at 8,400 feet and do an ascending contour across open tundra to the southeast. It is open terrain and you will soon spot a trail that connects with the Jacobs Ladder route at 9,200 feet.

Getting There

The trailhead for Jacobs Ladder is accessed from the Corner Canyon Road (2000 E 12600 S) in Draper. The gate re-opened again in June of 2007. Follow Corner Canyon Road for 2.6 miles to 5,600 feet. The trailhead is unmarked, but is about 100 yards before a new gate (currently locked) blocks any further progress. A few yards short of the gate and just east of parking area a trail leaves from the main road. This is the route to Jacobs Ladder.

Route Description

12.6 Miles Round-Trip
5,650 feet elevation gain

From the Corner Canyon Road at 5,600 feet continue walking up the road a few yards to a trail on the left just before a gate. Take the trail and climb to a small ridge to the north. Continue ascending along the ridge for 1.0 miles to the east. The jeep road turns to a single track and the grade steepens noticeably. Climb steeply through brush ans scrub oak. The trail follows the spur ridge known as Jacobs Ladder. The trail continues climbing offering a view of Lone Peak to the east up higher. Eventually, it joins the old Draper Ridge trail at 9,200 feet.

From the junction at 9,200 feet and turn east. Cross a flat, meadow area known as "Cowboy Camp." The trail continues east gaining little elevation and contours into the south end of the cirque west of Lone Peak. Cross the cirque to its north side. Aim for the low spot on the ridge. From here you can climb grassy ledges to reach an area at 10,700 feet. Climb to the ridge and contour to the main ridge where the Class 3 scrambling begins. Scramble a short distance to reach the final summit blocks on Lone Peak.

Essential Gear

Sturdy legs and plenty of water.

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