Hike begins at Kings Mountain trailhead. Instead of heading straight up Kings Mountain trail however, make a left onto Wilson River Trail. Follow this up about 1.8 miles to unmarked junction with Kings Junior trail. Follow Kings Junior trail steeply up to open area on rocky ridge crest. There are views south to the Moore and Ben Smith Creek drainages and a steep drop-off below. Burrow through Douglas-firs along the crest reaching a high point with no view, but there have been glimpses of the Kings Mountain summit and west ridge through the trees. At that point head steeply down before heading back up and connecting back to Kings Mountain Trail. Continue on the Kings Mountain trail to the summit. For return follow the Kings Mountain trail back to the trailhead.

Activity Notes

Fun variation on standard Kings Mountain hike.  Instead of heading straight up Kings Mountain trail, we'll make a left onto Wilson River trail.  We'll then head up to a somewhat overgrown Kings Junior trail which then goes up and then down before connecting back up to Kings Mountain trail.  We'll take this to the Kings Mountain summit and then take the standard Kings Mountain trail back down to the trailhead.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 35 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 5 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Creek(s), Ridgelines
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