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Breitenbush to Jefferson Park attempt

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Crazy hat ladies at Breitenbush A few weekends ago Amber, Susan and I went to Breitenbush Hot Springs  for a few nights away. Of course being that close to new trails or trail we don't get to that often, I planned a route for Susan and me to run.  Emerald Forest Trail Beautiful, mossy Breitenbush River Breitenbush River The South Breitenbush Gorge trail leaves right from Breitenbush Hot Springs and follows the Breitenbush River for several miles, before dead ending on Forest Road 4685. Following FR 4685 for about a mile you reach a trailhead and reconnect with the South  Breitenbush Gorge trail, which you can follow for another 6 miles to Jefferson Park . Huge Skunk Cabbage Orchid blooming Jefferson Park is a very  picturesque area filled with alpine lakes and meadows at the base of Mt. Jefferson. I have backpacked there several times but Susan and I have not had the chance to run the trails to it yet. Having a  perfect...