Eric Bomblatus
The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor playground. It's my goal to explore as much of it as I can.
The National Forest Road-7810 leading to the trailhead is unpaved, and I highly recommend taking a vehicle with four-wheel drive (or hitchhike). If you are going in the winter season, prepare to get there early. With enough time, you could also add the hike up Bearhead Mtn. The hike to the lake is 6 miles round-trip and there's great camping areas around the basin.
Went a couple nights ago to watch the Perseid meteor shower. We camped nearby and hiked out to the ridge for a few hours. The Milky Way is very vivid at the elevation and there's virtually no light pollution.
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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 about 8 rugged miles; bring a road map since there's limited cell service and a few unmarked routes that split from the main route. At the trailhead, take the scenic Silver Star Trail. I agree, Ed's Trail is much more technical and isn't well marked. It hugs the ravine and requires that you scramble up a couple rock faces. You'll reach a trail junction in about 2 mi (where Ed's Trail reconnects). There are a couple other routes to hike if you plan to stay longer. Continue southwest along Route 180D to reach the summit, where there are 2 peaks to lookout from. On a clear day, you will see Mt. St. Helens, Adams Mtn and Mt. Hood. The views are incredible!
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Great write up. This hike offers wonderful views of the Colombia River. I started my hike from the Skamania Park & Ride on Salmon Falls Rd and made it to Pioneer Point. Recommended for a quick jaunt out of town or for visiting friends. Definitely going back to do the loop.
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