Silver Star Mountain Hike

• Start point: Silver Star North Trailhead
• End point: Silver Star Mountain
• Hike type: Out and back
• Distance: 5.6 miles (round trip)
• Elevation gain: 1240 feet
• High point: 4375 feet
• Difficulty: Moderate

Hike Description:
Silver Star Mountain is one of the best 360 degree summits within a day's drive of Portland, boasting a rocky, exposed vista to five major Cascade volcanoes. It is a great wildflower area in the spring, featuring meadows abundant with avalanche lilies and beargrass blooms. In addition, there are enough unique and sometimes fanciful rock outcroppings along this north ridge of the exposed pluton that will arouse your inner geologist! Note that this hike, using Trail #180, is the shortest and most direct route to the summit of Silver Star Mountain, but it also has the worst road for access, so make sure you have high clearance and 4WD.

Note: Add your name to waitlist if you wish to attend. I will add people by manually moving them from the waitlist.

More details at this site:
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/silver_star_mountain_hike

CARPOOLING: We will meet at Gateway Transit Center parking garage at 7:30 am for carpooling. Or people may chose to drive by themselves and meet the group at Silver Star Trailhead at 9:00 am. 4WD is strongly advised. If carpooling, we recommended $10 to be paid the driver to share the cost of gas/car.

What to bring:

• Sturdy hiking boots/shoes
• Clothing layers
• Hiking poles (recommended)
• Lunch, snacks, 2 liters of water
• Positive attitude and a sense of adventure goes a long way

• Always a good practice to be equipped with The 10 essentials during hikes. Here is the link.

My hiking style is to stop frequently by creeks, wild-flower meadows, geological marvels and conversation, and not to rush through it. We stay together as a group. I give preference to new members, and those with good attendance record and complete profile. I value those who had a very positive impression on me during my previous hike. Please don't feel entitled to a spot. I reserve the right to remove anyone from the hike if there are not a good fitness or social fit with my hikes. Canceling after 8 pm on the the day before hike will result in a no-show on your record.

Disclaimer: Hike leaders are volunteers to do their best to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone, but assume no liability for any loss, damage, or injury, during the event or getting to or back from an event. Each member is required to read and approve the waiver when agreeing to become a member, and is completely responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Link to liability waiver below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9K3R6KkepF8BFHmLdcTnPzou42_x2DEu38XqzlGfJ8/edit?usp=sharing