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Lisa Donoho-Medsker

To find the Starvation Ridge cutoff trail park at the Starvation Creek area off I-84. The paved path will take you to Viento State Park. Head west from the parking lot and the first trail is the Starvation Ridge Cutoff trail. I don't recommend this trail. This trail is incredibly steep with loose rocks and gravel. On my trip parts of the trail had also been washed out and it was necessary to scramble. Rather than deal with this it's safer and more enjoyable to continue east to the Mount Defiance trailhead. Once you start up you will make a left at the junction. The trail is clearly marked then continue east to some very scenic panoramic views.