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Elevation: 10,142 ft 3,091 m
GPS: 44.67432, -121.79959
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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 but there are quality 5.8 moves up there if you seek them out. 

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

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Jefferson

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Mod. Snow
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● South Ridge
Trad, Snow, Alpine
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Mod. Snow
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● Jefferson Park Glacier
Snow, Alpine
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● South Ridge
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4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Mod. Snow Trad, Snow, Alpine
● Jefferson Park Glacier
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5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Mod. Snow Snow, Alpine
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Lots of loose rock. Be cautious to not kick down blocks on anyone traversing below. Bring extra webbing/cord to clean up the tats.
Lots of loose rock. Be cautious to not kick dow…
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A view of the summit pinnacle taken below the saddle.
A view of the summit pinnacle taken below the s…
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West Face rap anchor location. (I copied and marked up Matty D's photo)
West Face rap anchor location. (I copied and m…
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Cowabunga
Cowabunga
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Pretty much the same photo as the "carrabunga" photo, taken late June 2014
Pretty much the same photo as the "carrabunga"…
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Summer rain storm in front of Mt. Jefferson
Summer rain storm in front of Mt. Jefferson
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Mt Jefferson as seen from Black Butte.
Mt Jefferson as seen from Black Butte.
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Guided party traversing below summit pinnacle, shot taken from red saddle, via south ridge. Asc. July 13, 2019
Guided party traversing below summit pinnacle,…
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View from Spencer Butte
View from Spencer Butte
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Camp on South Ridge of Jefferson.
Camp on South Ridge of Jefferson.
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Me on the saddle at the base of the pinnacle. Typically a party crosses the upper edge of the hanging glacier to the left and ascends the pinnacle from the other side.
Me on the saddle at the base of the pinnacle. T…
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Mt. Jefferson
Mt. Jefferson
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