Jag Hill is a prominent ridge on the east end of Red Plateau.    The top of the hill is an open ridge with fine 360 degree views.   We can get to it from the Red Plateau Forest Service Road (the easiest and shortest route), from the Dewdrop Range or from the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road.   In mid fall, we hiked up from the parking area near The Pimple, following old double tracks for 2.85 km, then we turned off, following a route across the ridges and gullies for 1.4 km to the top of Jag Hill.

The open hill is covered in grass and gravels.   A cairn has been started at the high point.

To the west is upper slopes of Red Plateau, standing 2000 feet over the Dewdrop Range below.

Slash fires (a controlled burn) were visible south of Sugarloaf Mountain and the smoke covered the hills overlooking the Thompson River Valley.

We returned “cross country” coming down steep slopes in the open forest down to the parking area, picking up double tracks along the way.

To the top of Jag Hill and back is 6-7 km.   There are good double tracks to follow.   Go up the Red Plateau FSR for about 170 m and turn left onto the old double track.   Continue uphill staying left until you get to the right elevation.   Bear left (south), maintaining elevation where possible to the open ridge top.   There are lots of pieces of flagging tape to help explorers along this final section.   Its worth your time to try this hike, even though some navigation and route finding will be required.