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| | Here in Oregon hiking is a glorious idea. Oregon has plenty of delightful backcountry hiking trails; one of them being Jefferson Park Trail in Marion County. There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is different from the others. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this vicinity. With so many outdoors endeavors available in Oregon you'll never get bored. Now this backcountry hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make |
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sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Jefferson Park Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,680 feet which is higher than average. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long having an average number
| | of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2.5 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? if you happen to be in Marion County of Oregon, Jefferson Park Trail is a magnificent local backpacking and hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Jefferson Park Trail is 17.6 miles long; it's a long backpacking and hiking | |
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trail. This backcountry trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry trek. Jefferson Park Trail is a backpacking and hiking trail rather far from Hood River, but it is one of many perfect backpacking and hiking trails in this vicinity. Some parts
of this backpacking and hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking and hiking trail. The high level of rainfall makes Jefferson
Park Trail a rather wet place; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. Through the summer months at Jefferson Park Trail temperatures are usually in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime
are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Jefferson Park Trail are in the 30's. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills.
Briefly about the general area:
So much fun stuff to do in the
Central Cascade Range, not enough time. Camping at Trout Lake Campground is always a pleasant experience, and you should definitely dedicate some time to Wild Cheat Meadow while you're here at Jefferson Park Trail. A splendid location right next door to Jefferson Park Trail is
Jefferson Park, and do set aside some time for Grizzly Flat while you're here at Jefferson Park Trail.
Don't forget to take a wonderful little spree to Jeff Creek, and a visit to Flapper Springs will fill your spirit with great feelings. It's a splendid idea to have a look
at Crag Creek, it's in the neighborhood of Jefferson Park Trail It's always glorious to have a look at Gatch Falls. And that's not all you can do here at Jefferson Park Trail. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Marion Creek, and a good
place to camp here at Jefferson Park Trail is Lemiti Campground.
There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. There's whitewater on Breitenbush River for all you adrenaline junkies.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.7022, Longitude -121.924
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 17.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 3680 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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22 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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29 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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| These outdoors activities are available near Jefferson Park Trail. |
| | Trails Near Jefferson Park Trail:
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South Breitenbush Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 2991 feet elevation difference |
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Woodpecker Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1135 feet elevation difference |
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Pamelia Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 952 feet elevation difference |
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Roaring Creek Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 357 feet elevation difference |
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Cub Creek Trail, Marion County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1750 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Peak Trail, Marion County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2409 feet elevation difference |
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Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 6 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Jefferson Park Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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| | Hotels Near Jefferson Park Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 29 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 30 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 31 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 32 miles away |
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31 miles away
