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Silver Star Mountain via Grouse Vista Trail 180F

based on 143 tracks & routes #12 hike out of 624 in
6.3 mi
Distance
2 hrs 56 min
Time
terrain
1,930 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail to Silver Star Mountain in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

This trail goes by Pyramid Rock.

This is a great hike, and is becoming increasingly popular. You are granted with sweeping views of Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Rainier, an Mt. Hood at different points during throughout the trail. During the spring months, the wildflowers are stunning.

Getting Started

This trail is inaccessible for a good chunk of the year due to the snow. During the warmer months, the road is in very bad shape, and absolutely requires high clearance 4WD to get to the top. There are other parking options at the bottom of the trail, but plan to add 1.5-2mi (one way) to your trek.

Taking Children

This hike is moderate when the temperatures are moderate, but it quickly becomes difficult when the heat picks up. It is not advisable to bring children during the hot months.



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    3 years, 9 months ago
    Great hike. Steep and rocky to start but the grade levels out and tread improves. Snow at the top but I didn’t need spikes and the view is epic on a clear day
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    4 years, 3 months ago
    Some of the best views around. A 360 degree view of five peaks (on a blue sky day) at the top. The price is the steep and rocky climb. Sturdy shoes and poles will help. Some sun. Some shade. Worth the agony to get to the top. Road up was fine for whatever car but lots of gravel.
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    5 years, 9 months ago
    Snow was hard enough that micro spikes were fine. Trail clear until about 1/2 way roughly, for now.
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