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Hikers can choose between two routes east toward Silver Star Mountain along the ridge. The eastbound trail follows the ridge and intersects Starway Trail No. 175 after about the 0.5 mile. Proceeding along the ridge, the trail offers excellent views of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. After 2 miles, the trail drops down and runs south of Little Baldy Mountain. Continuing downhill, the trail turns north after approaching Bluff Mountain, then climbs steeply and follows an old road bed to Road 41. The trailhead is approximately 2.2 miles on Road 41. This trail winds through a forest that grew back after the Yacolt Burn of 1902 which consumed 238,900 acres. Because the area had been burned a number of times, there were large areas where trees would not grow back. In the 1960s, many areas along the trail were terraced and replanted in a huge reforestation effort. As you hike, you will see pockets of noble fir interspersed with open areas that offer some amazing wildflower displays.
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