Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Backpacking Adventure
OR, Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking Adventure
Marion Lake, Duffy Lake, Pine Ridge Trail, Turpentine Trail
The guidebook covers multiple overnight backpacking trips in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. It includes detailed information about hiking Marion Lake, Duffy Lake, Pine Ridge Trail, and the Turpentine Trail. We compiled all the information about the campsites, trails, weather, permits, maps, and everything you need to plan your next Mt. Jefferson hiking adventure.
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Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness is a mountain wonderland in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Snowy summits and alpine lakes dot the landscape, and the maintained trail system provides countless opportunities for backpackers to find adventures. Panoramic views, alpine fishing, swimming, mushroom gathering, diverse wildlife, and wildflower blooms are all accessible in less than a 2-hour drive from Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, and Salem, Oregon.
One of our favorite things about this section of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness is that you can create a fantastic loop hike that is close to Bend, OR, and other major cities, and explore a wilderness area. Use the Marion Lake Trailhead, Duffy Lake Trailhead, and Pine Ridge Trailhead to create a classic 3-day 2-night Oregon backpacking trip to less popular destinations. It is the perfect place for a weekend backpacking trip. Guide Notes contain a suggested route and extensive information about alternative routes that save you hours of research.
Overnight Backpacking Trips
The Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Backpacking Adventure Guide Notes is an in-depth overview of the hiking trails (including distances, elevation, GPS routes, and more), but more importantly, all of the information is organized to make it easy for you to plan your adventure. The primary overnight backpacking route is a 21-mile loop with side trips to summits and lakes. We also describe alternative routes to help you modify your adventure based on parking permits, time, and skill level.
Hiking Trails
The Mt. Jefferson hiking trails described in this book include the Duffy Lake Trail, Blue Lake Trail, Pine Ridge Trail, Marion Lake Trail, Turpentine Trail, Santiam Lake Trail, Red Butte, Marion Mountain, and Temple Lake Trail. We also share campsite information for Duffy Lake, Mowich Lake, Eight Lake Region, Santiam Lake, Marion Mountain, Marion Lake, and Turpentine Peak.
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Permits
Central Cascade Wilderness permits are required for hiking and backpacking during peak season. Day Use permits are required for popular trailheads during the summer. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking at the trailheads.
Mt Jefferson Wilderness Backpacking Adventure Guide Notes
Please review the Guide Notes and our Backpacking and Hiking Trails Difficulty Ratings to understand the difficulty of the suggested overnight backpacking trips. The Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Backpacking Adventure Guide Notes includes:
- A 34-page guidebook for backpacking adventures near Marion Lake, Duffy Lake, Pine Ridge Trail, and the Turpentine Trail
- A Mt. Jefferson Wilderness trail map
- Example itineraries for day hikes, loop hikes, and point-to-point hikes
- GPS downloads
- Alternative adventure ideas
- An overview of the natural history and cultural history for the area
- Links to resources and weather information to make planning easier
- Risk management, gear, and packing list information
- Details about wilderness permits, parking, and camping regulations
- Recommendations, tips, and more
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