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Jacobson Preserve Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Running trail in Wenatchee, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jacobson Preserve Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular hiking area boasting vistas up to the Saddle Rock formation and a swing.
What runners say about Jacobson Preserve Trailhead
“Beautiful walking trail with good climb, lots spring flowers are blooming.”
“It's so quiet and so peaceful.”
I grew up on this mountain, long before it was an organized trail system. As a kid in the 80's you could find buckets of crystals near Blackrock. With population growth and trail usage, something had to be done. The people of Wenatchee and all the groups and entities involved have done a wonderful job.
Easily accessible from the town, this preserve was alive with blooming native flowers, birds and bees when we visited after Apple Blossom (Wenatchee's annual festival). Limited parking by the trailhead but there were just us and another car when we arrived around 4.
Park at the WRAC and then start hiking up Jacobson Preserve. Trail can get pretty muddy in places so be prepared for that. Nice trail that can take you all the way up to Saddlerock.
I Was really impressed with this trail. Beautifully but natural landscape with beautiful views of Wenatchee! Cool place to climb boulders too
Trail conditions & character
“Incredible views of the town, the mighty Columbia River, Highway 2 bridge, and the Rocky Reach dam in the far horizon.”
“Above the water tank there are several much steeper and more difficult trails to climb.”
“Limited parking by the trailhead but there were just us and another car when we arrived around 4.”
“Incredible views of the town, the mighty Columbia River, Highway 2 bridge, and the Rocky Reach dam in the far horizon.”
“Just make certain you take your plastic water bottles and plastic to go bags of dog detritus with you when you leave.”
“I recommend using poles for stability especially for your decent down as there are several areas which have a lot of loose rocks and gravel.”
Plan your run at Jacobson Preserve Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecdlandtrust.org
- Phone(509) 667-9708
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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