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Jefferson Park via Whitewater Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in Mount Jefferson Wilderness
This trail offers a rewarding hiking experience with a variety of terrain and breathtaking vistas. The route passes through lush forests and steep switchbacks, leading to magnificent views of Mount Jefferson, Oregon’s second tallest peak. Along the way, hikers can enjoy scenic alpine lakes, including Scout Lake and Russell Lake, while encountering remnants of wildfire damage, which have created both challenges and unique landscapes. This journey immerses hikers in the stunning wilderness of the Mount Jefferson area, particularly during wildflower season or the fall, when the park’s colors transform. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake
- Distance: 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,011 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,889 ft
- Elevation loss: 322 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,167 ft
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- Distance: 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,011 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,889 ft
- Elevation loss: 322 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,167 ft
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Name: Jefferson Park via Whitewater Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in Mount Jefferson Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Whitewater Trail #3429, Marion County, Oregon, United States (44.70684 -121.87543)
Coordinates: 44.70327 -121.87583 44.71546 -121.80334
Topography: Marion County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Northern part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
United States > Oregon > Klamath County
Hike on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Crater Lake to Canada Border through Oregon and Washington along the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. #Hiking #Mountain #SierraNevada #Cascade #Nature #Forest #Park #PCT
Distance: 744.6 mi • Elevation gain: 145,367 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,569 ft