Mt. Jefferson  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  10,497' Page Views:  4,079. Good page?    Administrators:  Peter Franzen, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Blitzo on Oct 23, 2006 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Mt. Jefferson

Description 

Mt. Jefferson is the second highest peak in Oregon.
This beautiful mountain lies on the Cascade Crest, about 40 miles south of Mt. Hood, in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area.
The Summit Pinnacle is 5.3 by the easiest route.

Getting There 

There are a few different approaches to this mountain and will be described in the route descriptions.

The Classics

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Center Ridge Easy 5th Mod. Snow  OR : Mt. Jefferson

approach from the west side off of the PCT. follow the ridge that leads directly to the summit pinnacle. in good conditions this is moderate snow and very good climbing. The route is in the shade all morning....[more]   Browse More Classics in OR

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A view of the summit pinnacle taken below the sadd...

Me on the saddle at the base of the pinnacle. Typi...