The trail climbs gradually, and finally ends at a marked junction with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail . It's certainly worth spending some time exploring Jefferson Park. The park is a classic subalpine meadow covering about 2 square miles. It lies near timberline, and the long, severe winters prevent the growth of thick forest. The trees tend to grow together in self-protective islands, favoring the higher ground in the hummocky terrain.
Wildflowers prefer the lush, damp meadows.
Numerous small lakes, a sure sign of glacial erosion, dot the park. A day hike or overnight backpack in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The hike ends in Jefferson Park with close-up views of Mount Jefferson. About 18 miles east of Detroit. Go left on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.