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* Elevation: 3540 feet
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{{Driving Time|2 hours}}
  
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
 
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Bluff Mountain Trailhead|hike=Silver Star via Bluff Mountain Hike|log=Silver Star via Bluff Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Bluff Mountain Trailhead|next=Bluff Mountain}}
 
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Bluff Mountain Trailhead|hike=Silver Star via Bluff Mountain Hike|log=Silver Star via Bluff Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Bluff Mountain Trailhead|next=Bluff Mountain}}
  
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=== Warning ===
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The last 9 miles (Road 41) is on a rough road with potholes, boulders, stream channels, and washboarding.  You could get a flat tire, break an axle, or other damage.  Many standard passenger cars do this road, you just have to be slow and careful.
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Forest Service Roads are not plowed, and especially during the winter conditions can change at any time.  It is wise to carry a shovel and saw in case of slides or blowdowns.  Access current conditions before planning a hike.
  
 
=== Driving Directions ===
 
=== Driving Directions ===
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From Portland take Interstate 5 North into Washington to exit 9 and and follow Route 502 as it zigzags towards Battleground and intersects Route 503. Take right and head North on Route 503 for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right on 319 St and go about 8 miles.  The road changes names swings back Southward then Eastward again before becoming Lucia Falls road. Follow it comes along side the East Fork Lewis River.  Watch for Sunset Falls Road just after the Moulton Falls park sign. Turn right on Sunset Falls road ([http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=45.83459&lon=-122.38379&s=48&size=l&u=4&datum=nad27&layer=DRG| map]) and follow it for seven miles until you reach Sunset Falls Campground ([http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=45.81909&lon=-122.2512&s=48&size=l&u=4&datum=nad27&layer=DRG| map])
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Go North on I-5 from Vancouver, take exit 10, and take highway 502 5.8 miles to Battleground, or take I-205 and then highway 503 from Vancouver to Battleground.
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|Turn right on Rock Creek Road.  There's a sign saying "Lucia Falls, Moulton Falls". Rock Creek Road becomes Lucia Falls Road after a while.
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|Turn right on Road 41 which goes through Sunset Campground, over the East Fork Lewis River, and then goes left.
  
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From the campground you'll turn right as the paved road relents to gravel. You'll immediately cross the one-lane bridge over the Lewis River, swing left and head uphill quickly as you enter the forest on Road 41. You'll follow Road 41 about 9.5 miles to a open clearing with views all around. The trailhead is not marked and is at the southern end of the large parking area.
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|Bluff Mountain Trailhead.
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=== More info ===
 
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Road 41 is a gravel forest road.  It is accessible by normal (non-4x4) passenger vehicles, but take it slow.  It is wise to carry a shovel and saw whenever entering forest roads in case of blow downs or slides.  Road 41 is not plowed and receives varying amounts of snow during winter months.  Access current conditions before planning a hike.
 
  
 
=== Fees / Regulations ===
 
=== Fees / Regulations ===

Revision as of 15:07, 19 May 2020

Small lot at the trailhead (David Koskamp)

Contents

Hikes starting here

Warning

The last 9 miles (Road 41) is on a rough road with potholes, boulders, stream channels, and washboarding. You could get a flat tire, break an axle, or other damage. Many standard passenger cars do this road, you just have to be slow and careful.

Forest Service Roads are not plowed, and especially during the winter conditions can change at any time. It is wise to carry a shovel and saw in case of slides or blowdowns. Access current conditions before planning a hike.

Driving Directions

Go North on I-5 from Vancouver, take exit 10, and take highway 502 5.8 miles to Battleground, or take I-205 and then highway 503 from Vancouver to Battleground.

Step Odometer Reading Description
1 0.0 Reset Odometer at intersection of highways 502 and 503. Go North on highway 503.
2 5.6 Turn right on Rock Creek Road. There's a sign saying "Lucia Falls, Moulton Falls". Rock Creek Road becomes Lucia Falls Road after a while.
3 14.1 Turn right on Sunset Falls Road. There's a sign saying "Sunset C. G.".
4 21.8 Turn right on Road 41 which goes through Sunset Campground, over the East Fork Lewis River, and then goes left.
6 31.3 Bluff Mountain Trailhead.


Fees / Regulations

Gifford Pinchot National Forest prohibits the removal of forest products along Road 41 and the Bluff Mountain Trail.

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