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| | I just completed this trail with my German Shepherd and had a great time. We made Jefferson Lake in 4 hours, stayed the night and returned at a faster pace, making the trailhead in 3 hours. A big portion of the trail is overgrown with 5ft. tall plant life, making the trail impossible to see. I used a compass to stay on course and bushwhack for about 3 miles, then picked up the trail again. It's obvious this trail hasn't received any attention from the forest service for some time now,so plan on using your nav skills on this one. We encountered a braver-than-average |
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black bear while encamped at Jefferson Lake, and had difficulty finding a suitable place to hang a bear bag since all the trees are limbless due to a forest fire. My dog, Sigg, is a good bear deterrant and took the night shift guarding the food bag. If you are considering this
| trail, start early enough so you're not walking in the dark and bring some good jungle juice (deet). Bear bells may be useful as well. Hope this helps somebody! Says Jackson
It's a lengthy tour from Bend to Jefferson Lake Trail, but it is a good retreat from the city. Trekking in Oregon is such a great thing to do. Pleasant backcountry hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance; one of them being Jefferson Lake Trail in Jefferson County. This is a great outdoors hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Throughout the summertime | |
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here at Jefferson Lake Trail, high temperatures frequently reach the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Jefferson Lake Trail. The scenic trails of the Central
Cascade Range are a very good way to see these mountains. Hitting the trails is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Jefferson Lake Trail in Jefferson County, Oregon is the great outdoors at its best. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2.5 days normally, so make sure you've
got all your overnight gear packed. With its 16.2 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. Jefferson Lake Trail is a wet site that gets a large amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July is the month
with the least moisture. Jefferson Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,516 feet which is higher than average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Some parts of this backcountry hiking trail are much higher up than other parts
of the backcountry hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. If
you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is always an amusing thing to do. Jefferson Lake Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a vicinity
covered with lots of backcountry trails. This is a one trailhead hiking trail, so in and out is the way to hike it normally. Every backcountry hiking trail in Oregon has something unique to offer.
Briefly about the general area:
A tour to Sugarpine Spring will fill your
soul with great feelings; get soaked paddling on Marion Creek. This lake is so perfect. Take a little spree to Cabot Creek if you're here at Jefferson Lake Trail, and why not camp at Wizard Falls Campground since you're here at Jefferson Lake Trail. So many cool things in the
Central Cascade Range, just extraordinary. Camping at Jefferson Lake Trail is nice fun, Cold Springs Resort is a nice local campground; glide down the rapids of Metolius River in a kayak.
Any time is a wonderful time at Jefferson Lake Trail if you fancy the outdoors. Everybody
loves Bear Valley Lake, and do put some time aside to spend at Lava Spring while you're here at Jefferson Lake Trail. Hole-in-the-Wall Park is a brilliant spot, and some nearby water includes Parker Creek. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. If you fancy a little side spree, try Biddle Pass.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5826, Longitude -121.6766
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 16.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Total elevation difference: 2516 feet
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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19 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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21 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Jefferson Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Jefferson Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Jefferson Lake Trail:
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Sugar Pine Ridge Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 1 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2926 feet elevation difference |
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Cabot Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 941 feet elevation difference |
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Jefferson Creek Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 2 miles away, 15.4 hiking miles, 1123 feet elevation difference |
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Brush Creek Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1347 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1790 feet elevation difference |
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Minto Pass Trail, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference |
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Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Jefferson Lake Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Metolius River, Jefferson County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) |
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 25 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Jefferson Lake Trail:
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 21 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 34 miles away |
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Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond
, 38 miles away |
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The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend
, 38 miles away |
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