Not to be confused with the Jumpoff Joe Trail #3026, which leads to the actual peak, the Jumpoff Joe Lake Trail leads from FS-45 road to the small, natural lake settled beneath Jumpoff Joe Peak. The trail is relatively short, but climbs nearly 300 ft in less than 1/2 mile. The trail gets minimal use and has a few down trees and some overgrown brush, but it is not difficult to pass these obstacles. The lake features some aquatic life including frogs and trout.
Getting There
- Turn onto FS-45 road from FS-10 (road is unsigned)
- Continue on FS-45, stay left at junction with FS-45/100 spur
- Trail starts on the very sharp left-hand, switchback corner
