Silver Star Mountain 2009-12-05

[JayThompson]

On visiting some friends in Portland OR, I took the opportunity to get a local hike in. I chose Silver Star Mountain just outside of Vancouver WA. Hike was about 8 miles with about 2000' of elevation Gain. Silver Star Mountain was consumed by fire in the Yacolt Burn in 1902 and the trees on top of the ridge never recovered resulting in a fantastic 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. The Yacolt Burn was the worst wildfire in Washington State history. Silver Star Mountain is 4390 feet tall.

Upon summiting Silver Star, I met a group of folks from Portland that asked if I would like to join them to summit Sturgeon Rock. It only took me about five seconds to make up my mind and soon we were on our way. Pictured in this set are David, Julie, Ken and myself.

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Pyramid Rock just below Silver Star



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My constant companion



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Saint Helens



Summit of Silver Star



Sturgeon Rock



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Sturgeon Rock



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Julie, Ken, David and Jay at Sturgeon Rock



Ken, Julie and David at Sturgeon Rock



Sturgeon Rock



Silver Star from Sturgeon Rock



Poorly stitched panorama of St Helens, Rainier and Adams from the summit of Silver Star



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