Jefferson Park is one of the most popular and sought after summer destinations for hikers and backpackers from all over the Pacific Northwest, and for good reason. There are multiple ways to enter Jefferson Park, either from the Whitewater Creek Trail, the South Breitenbush Trail, or from farther south on the Pacific Crest Trail via Woodpecker Ridge, all of which were badly burned in the 2020 Lionshead fire, but somehow Jefferson Park was left unscorched. Because Jefferson Park is so popular, only 30 day use permits and 8 overnight Limited Entry Permits are issued per day from the Whitewater Trailhead, which helps limit the number of people who enter this beautiful area.