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| − | Jefferson Park is a large, relatively flat plain on the north side of [[Mount Jefferson]]. Several lakes dot the area, including [[Scout Lake]], [[Bays Lake]] and [[Russell Lake]]. The Park is a very popular destination on a nice summer or early fall weekend. | + | Jefferson Park is a large, relatively flat plain on the north side of [[Mount Jefferson]]. Several lakes dot the area, including [[Scout Lake]], [[Bays Lake]] and [[Russell Lake]]. The Park is a very popular destination on a nice summer or early fall weekend. in 2016 the Willamette National Forest started requiring backpackers to acquire a permit in advance to stay overnight in Jefferson Park. Permits may be obtained from [http://www.recreation.gov/permits/Jefferson_Park_Designated_Campsite_Reservations/r/wildernessAreaDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75009 Recreation.gov]. |
There are three standard access routes to Jefferson Park. The shorter, easier, and the most popular access is via [[Whitewater Trailhead]] from the west. It is also somewhat less scenic approach than the other two, but the access road is good enough even for passenger cars. The most challenging (and the least crowded) approach is from northwest via [[South Breitenbush Trailhead]]. The most scenic trail to the Park starts from the [[Breitenbush Trailhead]] from the north, however the access road to it is very rough. | There are three standard access routes to Jefferson Park. The shorter, easier, and the most popular access is via [[Whitewater Trailhead]] from the west. It is also somewhat less scenic approach than the other two, but the access road is good enough even for passenger cars. The most challenging (and the least crowded) approach is from northwest via [[South Breitenbush Trailhead]]. The most scenic trail to the Park starts from the [[Breitenbush Trailhead]] from the north, however the access road to it is very rough. | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 29 August 2016
- Hikes to this location:
- Jefferson Park via Park Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Jefferson Park from Whitewater Trailhead Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Jefferson Park from South Breitenbush Trailhead (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.71005, -121.80559
- Elevation: 5900 feet
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Description
Jefferson Park is a large, relatively flat plain on the north side of Mount Jefferson. Several lakes dot the area, including Scout Lake, Bays Lake and Russell Lake. The Park is a very popular destination on a nice summer or early fall weekend. in 2016 the Willamette National Forest started requiring backpackers to acquire a permit in advance to stay overnight in Jefferson Park. Permits may be obtained from Recreation.gov.
There are three standard access routes to Jefferson Park. The shorter, easier, and the most popular access is via Whitewater Trailhead from the west. It is also somewhat less scenic approach than the other two, but the access road is good enough even for passenger cars. The most challenging (and the least crowded) approach is from northwest via South Breitenbush Trailhead. The most scenic trail to the Park starts from the Breitenbush Trailhead from the north, however the access road to it is very rough.
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Guidebooks that cover this destination
- 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades by William Sullivan
- 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon by Douglas Lorain
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