Silver Star Mountain & Ed's Trail Loop

Silver Star Trailhead
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Silver Star Mountain & Ed's Trail Loop
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Distance
4.74 miles
Elevation Gain
1194 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Added by David Schelske

Silver Star Mountain & Ed's Trail Loop offers some of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. This hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is only 2 hours from Portland.

Silver Star is simply a must-do hike for adventure lovers here in the Northwest!

From the parking area, take the main trail up to the first open meadow. Eds Trail splits off here, meeting back up just before the summit. Be warned, Eds Trail is much steeper in sections and is more difficult than the standard trail, although it offers amazing views and adds some challenge and excitement.

Much of the trail is at a high elevation, passing through open meadows with little shade. When you reach the top, there are two summits with amazing views all around – the northern peak is the true summit.

Bring a truck or standard SUV for the drive up. You don't need a 4x4, but something with better ground clearance than a standard car will save you from tearing up the bottom of your rig, as the last mile or so are very rough.

If you want to start the adventure from southern route to Star Mountain read the details on Silver Star Mountain via Grouse Vista Trail

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Clayton Lukens
6/19/2020
LOVE IT
one of my absolute favorites highly recommend!!
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Brittany Reuling
7/2/2017
Rough Road, Amazing Views
This is hands down one of my favorite hikes yet. I am already itching to go back. We could see all 5 mountains (Mt ...
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Britney Tompkins
3/9/2017
Fabulous hike!
I loved every minute of this hike, I went towards the end of summer and I can't wait to get back earlier in the ...
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Isaac Desautels
4/18/2016
Great Views
This is an excellent hike. It has some amazing views. Just make sure to have 4wd for the road
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Eric Bomblatus
8/10/2015
Fantastic hike with breathtaking views! I also recommend riding in a vehicle with either high clearance and/or 4-wheel drive to access the trail head. It's ...
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