Whitewater Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail The hike on the Whitewater Trail to Jefferson Park is one of the classic wilderness treks in the Pacific Northwest. It begins on the eastern boundary of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. For the first 1 1/2 miles … Read on blog or Reader John Carr Outdoors Read on blog or Reader The Splendid Beauty of Jefferson Park from Summer to Fall John Carr May 28 Whitewater Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail The hike on the Whitewater Trail to Jefferson Park is one of the classic wilderness treks in the Pacific Northwest. It begins on the eastern boundary of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. For the first 1 1/2 miles the Trail climbs through an old-growth forest before reaching a ridge. Some of the Douglas fir trees are five and six feet in diameter. Sad to say, but a few years ago a large wildfire burned through the area leaving many blackened and fallen trees behind. In another mile the Trail passes through a saddle and begins providing grand views of Mt. Jefferson, Pamelia Lake and Grizzly Peak. At four miles the Pacific Crest Trail is met. Park Butte behind Scout Lake Mt. Jefferson Continue reading Comment

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