Introducing Hiking / Photography Video

If you're in Oregon (or visiting), here are directions to my favorite photographic viewpoint of Mt. Jefferson. It's easier than the hike up Grizzly Peak, and it's arguably a better view. 

Bear in mind (no pun intended) that there are black bears in these woods, as well as cougars. I saw my first black bear on this last hike. Also, while the Forest Service doesn't exactly have transparent records, there have been a handful of disappearances into the Mt Jefferson Wilderness. The most well-known example was Riley Zickel, who disappeared in 2016. As seems often the case, his remains were found years later in an area previously searched.  Ensure you are always prepared for unexpected challenges and hazards.

Below is a short AI risk analysis of this area.

			Area Lost Hiker Risk Climbing Risk SAR Activity Jefferson Park High Moderate Very High Russell Glacier Moderate High High Mount Jefferson Summit Low Very High High Three-Fingered Jack Low High Moderate Pamelia Basin Moderate Low Moderate Marion Lake Moderate Low Moderate Related Posts: Injured and Alone Lost in the Woods A Day Hike to Lake Pamelia