Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section F is a 105.3-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The route traverses the Cascade crest from Highway 242 to Highway 35 (Barlow Pass). The trail runs through the Mount Washington and Mount Jefferson Wilderness areas and features scenic mountain views, unique geology, and a lot of lakes. The trail is moderately rated, multi-use, and open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.
Leaving Highway 242, the trail heads north through the Mount Washington Wilderness, crossing a terrain of recent lava flows and passing three volcanic peaks, Mount Washington, Three Fingered Jack, and Mount Jefferson.
Mount Jefferson (10,502'), the second highest mountain in Oregon, dominates the landscape in the first half of this section. Even though Mount Jefferson is located in a remote and rugged area, it remains one of the most popular tourist destinations for hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, and photography.
The lake-filled region north of Mount Jefferson includes Breitenbush and Olallie Lakes. Long-distance hikers often use Olallie Lake's general store to resupply on food and other necessities during their journey.
MILES AND WAYPOINTS
000.00 - Start / Highway 242 / McKenzie Pass.
011.00 - Access to Big Lake and Big Lake Youth Camp.
013.00 - Cross Forest Road 2690-811 / Big Lake Trailhead / Exit Mount Washington Wilderness.
017.00 - Cross Highway 20 / Santiam Pass Trailhead / Enter Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
054.00 - Exist Mount Jefferson Wilderness
060.00 - Access to Olallie Lake.
089.00 - Timothy Lake
100.00 - Cross Highway 26
105.30 - End / Devil’s Half Acre Trailhead.
PERMITS
For information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.
HALFMILE MAPS
Lon Cooper, aka "Halfmile," is a hiker, photographer, and map maker. His website provides a wealth of essential information for prospective trail hikers, such as trail notes, maps, and resupply information. You can find Halfmile's information at https://pctmap.net.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION: www.pcta.org
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is a non-profit organization that manages and maintains the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit their website for information about the trail, volunteer opportunities, thru-hiker blogs, trail closures, and more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mount Washington Wilderness
Mount Jefferson Wilderness
Olallie Lake Resort
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