Day Hike - Silver Star Mountain

• We will climb steeply. The first .85 miles climbs 750 feet and is rocky. It levels off some at Pyramid rock and beyond. The trail continues for 3.2 miles to an amazing view
• will try to keep a steady 2mph pace as much as possible but will start slower at 1.5mph up the steepest section. I like to take generous lunches (more than 20 min) and breaks. I do not often hike faster than 2mph. If you are a trail runner or a quick hiker please be in the mindset that we may need to slow things down for others. Any non CHS hikers should be up for a challenge with the climb and consistent pace. There is not a water source along the way. I would recommend carrying at least two liters of water and lunch. Hiking poles will also be helpful with the steepness and loose rock.

*Please note that the original date was changed from June 22nd to Saturday June 21st*

• I plan to lead it from the Grouse Vista Trailhead which is about 3 hours from Olympia- https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/silver-star-mountain
• Discover Pass is required for each vehicle

Details will be emailed to trip participants as the date for the hike approaches.  Plan A is to meet at the Grouse Vista trailhead at 11am.  We should return to the trailhead by 4pm.

From Vancouver Washington take Highway 14 east to the town of Washougal. At milepost 16 turn left on Washougal River Road.

At just under seven miles on Washougal River Road turn left onto NE Hughes Road. Stay on this obvious main road for 3.2 miles (It will become NE 392^nd then NE 28^th then NE Miller Road, then NE 39th without you making any turns) then turn left on NE 412^th, also called Skamania Mines Road.

Shortly you will come to a fork, stay right to stay on Skamania Mines Road. After 2.8 miles turn left onto DNR road 1200 for 5.7 miles as it turns increasingly rough to end at the trailhead. 

I was at this trailhead a few months ago. It closes periodically for logging so I will adjust to a longer less steep route if needed.