http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Silver_Star_Mountain

Activity Notes

I have a nice hike with a loop through the meadows with a lunch at Hidden Falls. It's an all day event. No rushing, no summit, it is all about the flowers Here's the map loop we will use.  There is a gate that seems to be open now.  a good parking area for about 6 cars where we start.  There are 2 Chinook Trail intersects on the road we will be parking on and a return horse trail to the parking area road from the waterfall.   https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.3/-122.2927/45.7474&pubLink=vxnU0dXmTXNAa1qitXYc9gcO&trackId=bc1b64375bb5644d8c30dff016ef41ae73d42929 I will send out printable maps and driving directions for this one.  Everyone should meet at the carpool location and travel together.  Road is dusty but sound.  However, it requires access roads that are not signed or marked.  Also if some bizarre thing happens and the gate is closed to this location.  Then I have a back up plan to access the area. 
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 70 miles
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award