Josies Ridge
Trailhead Josie's Ridge Drive there
Josie's Ridge the Forest Service's write-up
Difficulty: Strenuous Trail Use: Heavy
Length: 2.52 miles from Flat Cr Bridge to top of Snow King
Elevation: 6157 ft at Trailhead, 7700 ft at top jct with Snow King Nature Trail
Open to: Hikers, Equestrian, mountain bikes
Trail Highlights:
The trail begins at the kiosk and starts climbing immediately. You will crest the first hill into the open, where there is a junction for the user trail going to Hidden Ranch. Take a left and continue up the mountain, switchbacking through open sagebrush and flowers. Eventually you will reach another junction in the forest ahead.
The trail continues to climb across the ridge, offering nice views of town and the Teton Range. The trail is very steep through these sections and can be hot during the summer.
The trail eventually reaches the first saddle where there is a small user trail heading right down the ridge to a small lookout area. Continue to climb on the new reroute constructed last year until reaching the upper junction with the Snow King Nature Trail.
Options
From the first junction, you can access the Sink or Swim which will bring you across the face of Snow King and provide access to the rest of the GSKA trail network.
From the upper junction with the Snow King Nature Trail, you can also access the rest of the GSKA trail network.
Important Information
This trail has a seasonal closure. Click here for a map of the GSKA winter closure.
This trail is located on USGS quad maps for Jackson, 7.5 minute.
Always check the posted information at the kiosks for maps, updated material on forest regulations and closures.