Silver Star Mountain (Grouse Vista)

Activity Notes

Silver Star via Grouse Vista Trail

Steep hike with beautiful views.

• Start point: Grouse Vista Trailhead
• Distance: 6.8 miles 
• Elevation gain: 2040 feet

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Silver_Star_Mountain_via_Grouse_Vista_Hike

Conditioning Hike

Build endurance and ability to hike at a fast, steady pace in variable conditions.  We will stick together as a group.

• 2.5-3.0 mph is an average pace
• Uphill pace 1.5 mph
• Downhill pace 3-3.5 mph
• Slow pace on terrain needing caution, such as slippery rocks, etc.
• Hike in 50 minute chunks followed by a 10 minute break, longer lunch break
• Come prepared to keep this pace but also be able to accept that conditions, terrain, and other factors may require adjusting the pace.

Plan

• 7:50 Meet at the Gateway Transit Center 
• 8:00 Carpool to the Grouse Vista Trailhead, stopping if needed
• 9:20 Arrive at the Grouse Vista Trailhead
• 9:25 Hike to the summit of Silver Star mountain.  On the descent, take an alternate side trail which reconnects with main trail and passes by Pyramid Rock.  Requires bushwacking.
• 1:30 Carpool back to Gateway Transit Center.
• 3:00 Arrive at Gateway Transit Center

Hike Expectations

• Be safe: The Ten Essentials
• Be a good steward of the land: Leave No Trace Principles
• Be inclusive: Understanding Bias in Language

Carpooling

We will carpool to reduce the environmental impact of our adventure.

• Drivers: Commit to safe driving practices.  Do not text and drive. Do not drive aggressively.  Obey traffic laws.  
• Passengers: Contribute the driver's expenses.