Approaching Jefferson Park Glacier - MT JEFFERSON

[goatboy]

Anyone have recent info regarding road access and approach to Jeff Park Glacier right now?

 

Curious about snow levels and general approach conditions.

 

 

Thanks!

[Chad_A]

Should be pretty snow free; I know that the road (Pamela Lk road? Can't remember the exact name) starts low at 2300 feet. Can't remember the exact elevation of the trailhead, but I think that Jefferson Park itself is at around 5000-5500 feet? If it's anything like at Timberline lodge (~5900 feet) the snow should be reasonably patchy. Certainly above, though, where you normally camp on the moraines (~7500 feet) there might be postholing. I'd suggest a lightweight set of snowshoes? Anyway, it's my best guess from what I remember from last year. Hope it helps, even a little bit.

[Chriznitch]

if it's open then whiteriver road is an efficient approach for JPG

turn at the big curve on the hwy, parallel to the creek

[goatboy]

Just spoke with ranger who was unable to offer definitive information.

 

I will go check it out and post update when I get back.

[sweatinoutliquor]

My girlfriend and I went up to Triangulation peak yesterday, and checked out the trailhead conditions for Whitewater creek, or whatever the Jeff park approach trailhead is called. Yeah, road is passable to the trailhead with clearance, but even without you're still parked only about a quarter mile from the trailhead... Anyway, don't let road conditions deter you from heading up there. Not much snow in the woods... On north facing slopes above 5000' there was still a few feet on trails, but really well consolodated... Just walked on top the whole way. I imagine the approach to Jeff park wouldn't be bad. The mountain was looking pretty awesome- if I get some pictures maybe I will put a few up...