6.4 hr
Overview
Jefferson Park is one of the prime backpacking destinations in Oregon and, on summer weekends, trailheads and trails can become very crowded with overnighters and day hikers alike. The most scenic approach is along the Pacific Crest Trail from the Breitenbush Lake Trailhead . This is also arguably the easiest route once you're on the trail, but that boon is easily balanced out by the roughness of the last few miles of FR 4220 to reach the trailhead. Once this dusty, bone rattling drive is accomplished, however, the hiker soon encounters high alpine scenery, majestic views at Park Ridge , and the 1,000 foot descent to Jefferson Park . Note that the beginning of this approach to the park was affected by the 2010 View Lake Complex Fire, but in 2020, the far more severe and devastating Lionshead Fire swept along the entire route, including into Jefferson Park itself.
Trail Stats
18.0 km
707 m
2096 m
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