On visiting some friends in Portland OR, I took the opportunity to get a local hike in. I chose Silver Star Mountain just outside of Vancouver WA. Hike was about 8 miles with about 2000' of elevation Gain. Silver Star Mountain was consumed by fire in the Yacolt Burn in 1902 and the trees on top of the ridge never recovered resulting in a fantastic 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. The Yacolt Burn was the worst wildfire in Washington State history. Silver Star Mountain is 4390 feet tall.
Upon summiting Silver Star, I met a group of folks from Portland that asked if I would like to join them to summit Sturgeon Rock. It only took me about five seconds to make up my mind and soon we were on our way.
Pyramid Rock just below Silver Star
Silver Star
Silver Star
My constant companion
Silver Star
Silver Star
Hoar Frost on bear grass Silver Star
Saint Helens
Adams
Summit of Silver Star
Sturgeon Rock
Silver Star (not my campsite)
Silver Star (not my campsite)
Sturgeon Rock
Sturgeon Rock
Julie, Ken, David and Jay at Sturgeon Rock
Silver Star from Sturgeon Rock
Poorly stitched panorama of St Helens, Rainier and Adams from the summit of Silver Star (autostitch would have nothing to do with this one)
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